Ephi Lu

Permeability

Permeability refers to the ability of nutrients, microorganisms, and other constituents to pass through the cellular lining of any barrier. We will refer to…

Personality traits

A personality trait is a consistent internal characteristic and persistent tendency to think, feel, and behave similarly across time and situations (Farrington & Jolliffe,…

Peyer’s patches

Peyer’s patches have an oval-shaped structure and are part of gut-associated lymphoid tissues (GALT) found along the entire length of the small intestine, just…

Phagocytes

Phagocytes are a group of cells, including neutrophils and macrophages, that can engulf and digest foreign particles, such as bacteria and debris. They are…

Phylum

A phylum is a major category for classifying living organisms based on shared characteristics and evolutionary relationships. It helps organize diverse species into broad…

Peristalsis

Peristalsis is a wave-like muscular movement (i.e., involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation in a continuous pattern) that occurs throughout the GIT, facilitating food movement…

Making Health and Nutrition a Priority During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Observing public health measures and reducing exposure to the virus are required to slow the spread of this disease. No one knows…

A Greater Role in Nutritional Health

Drinking Plain Water Is Associated with Decreased Risk of Depression

The Lancet. “Globally, One in Five Deaths Are Associated with Poor Diet.”

Dark Chocolate for Depression

Lifestyle Is a Threat