1. Introduction
obesity, T2D, cancer, CVD, metabolic disorders
OBESITY, OBESE, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES, CVD, INFLAMMATION, CANCER, OXIDATIVE STRESS, METABOLIC DISORDERS, TYPE 2 DIABETES
Dark sweet cherries (DSC) are rich in fiber and polyphenols that decrease risk factors associated with obesity. This single-blind randomized placebo-controlled study investigated DSC effects on inflammation, cardiometabolic, and liver health biomarkers in obese adults. Participants (>18 years, body mass index (BMI) = 30–40 kg/mObesity is a global epidemic that represents a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD), type 2 diabetes (T2D) and some types of cancer [Oxidative stress, mediated by the overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS), induces cellular damage and promotes the activation of inflammatory signaling cascades [Given the significant role of nutrition in the progression and sustenance of obesity, numerous studies support the inverse association between a diet rich in fiber and polyphenols, and obesity along with its associated metabolic disorders [