Jun 24, 2022 | Molecular health and nutrition
The concept of barrier In a previous article we analyzed the concept of barrier as an essential component to protect the organism against external environment. The physiological barriers of our organism are: the epidermis the intestinal mucosa the genital mucosa the...
Apr 10, 2018 | Molecular health and nutrition
Essential nutrients against “empty” calories Nutrition is a determining factor for human health. Paradoxically, although the guidelines for healthy eating are known, are continually disregarded particularly in Western countries. Likewise, in the rest of the...
Feb 12, 2018 | Molecular health and nutrition
INTESTINE: the interface between the external and internal environment of the organism In the jargon the intestine is identified with its excretory activity, but it is ignored that this organ is home to multiple functions, some of which produce effects on organs and...
