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Dietary Lactobacillus johnsonii-derived extracellular vesicles ameliorate acute colitis by regulating gut microbiota and maintaining intestinal barrier homeostasis

Food Funct., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO04194A, Paper
Zhiguo Li, Mengyu Li, Xuexun Fang, Dahai Yu, Xin Hu
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic gastrointestinal disease with intricate pathogenesis, and clinical treatment is still not ideal. The imbalance of gut microbiota is associated with IBD progression. Various...
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Inhibitory effect of tea flower polysaccharides on oxidative stress and microglial oxidative damage in aging mice by regulating gut microbiota

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03484H, Paper
Yidan Cai, Siyu Liu, Xing Ge, Lu Cheng, Xin Zhang
Tea flower polysaccharides (TFPS) can improve the disorder of gut microbiota, alleviate oxidative damage to glial cells, alleviate neuroinflammation, and play a role in delaying aging.
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Summer–autumn tea promotes adipocyte browning and thermogenesis in association with gut microbiota regulation in high-fat diet-fed mice

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03826F, Paper
Chengcheng Yang, Luyao Liu, Yao Du, Lu Zhao, Lu Liu, Xingbin Yang, Yan Zhao
This study revealed for the first time the anti-obesity effect of summer–autumn tea aqueous extract (SATE) and its underlying mechanism.
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Gastroprotective effects of Pediococcus acidilactici GKA4 and Lactobacillus brevis GKL93 against ethanol-induced gastric ulcers via regulation of the immune response and gut microbiota in mice

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO04106B, Paper
Yun-En Huang, Sheng-Yi Chen, Tsung-Ju Li, You-Shan Tsai, Chin-Chu Chen, Gow-Chin Yen
Pediococcus acidilactici GKA4 and Lactobacillus brevis GKL93 exert gastroprotective effects against ethanol-induced gastric ulcers through multiple mechanisms.
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Correlation between vitamin D metabolic pathway-related gene polymorphisms and cardiovascular disease

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03234A, Review Article
Jiao Pang, Chunshuo Yang, Jiaqi Liu, Zhilin Wang, Xueshu Tao, Zhipeng Cao
Polymorphisms in key genes in the vitamin D metabolic pathway affect susceptibility to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and play potential roles in the pathogenesis of CVD.
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Polyphenols for stroke therapy: the role of oxidative stress regulation

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO01900H, Review Article
Yusong Luo, Ruolan Liu, Guoqiang Yuan, Yawen Pan
Molecular mechanisms of the antioxidant effects of polyphenols in stroke.
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Bioactive compounds regulate appetite through the melanocortin system: a review

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO04024D, Review Article
Yujia Niu, Wancong Yu, Xiaohong Kou, Shuqi Wu, Mengyi Liu, Chenlong Chen, Jiaxin Ji, Ying Shao, Zhaohui Xue
The melanocortin system is regulated by long-term and short-term regulatory hormones and nutrients. Bioactive compounds influence appetite through multiple pathways: central nervous system, peripheral hormones, and intestinal microbiota.
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A probiotic multi-strain mixture combined with hydroxyectoine improves intestinal barrier function by alleviating inflammation in lipopolysaccharide stimulated differentiated Caco-2 cells

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03130J, Paper
Azza Dabous, Antonietta Stellavato, Donatella Cimini, Valentina Vassallo, Maria D'Agostino, Chiara Schiraldi
Freeze-dried formula containing three probiotic strains and hydroxyectoine reduces LPS-induced inflammation in Caco-2 cells, assessed via RT-PCR, western blot, ELISA, and immunofluorescence for tight junction integrity.
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Goat milk derived small extracellular vesicles ameliorate LPS-induced intestinal epithelial barrier dysfunction, oxidative stress, and apoptosis by inhibiting the MAPK signaling pathway

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO04067H, Paper
Feng Gao, Xin Zhang, Zhiming Xu, Kang Zhang, Fusheng Quan
Intestinal injury is often accompanied by epithelial barrier dysfunction, oxidative stress, and apoptosis.
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Selenium-mediated alleviation of skeletal muscle atrophy through enterotype modulation in mice

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03889D, Paper
Yixin Cheng, Xiaofan Liu, Yingao Hao, Shixu Wang, FangFang Wu, Lingzhuo Zhao, Du Peng, Du Yawen, Sun Sheng, Li Jianguo, Guangxu Ren
Selenium element improves dexamethasone-induced skeletal muscle atrophy by affecting enterotype.
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Investigation of the hypoglycemic bioactive components of Phyllanthi Fructus through biological assessment combined with ultrafiltration affinity mass spectrometry

Food Funct., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO04198D, Paper
Yifan Zhang, Qiang Yu, Peng Tan, Shimin Tian, Jun-zhi Lin, Mengqi Li, Li Han, Haozhou Huang, Ding-kun Zhang
Phyllanthi Fructus (PF) is a tropical fruit with the potential to effectively reduce postprandial blood glucose, making it highly promising for the development of functional foods. However, the lack of...
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Galacto-oligosaccharides regulates intestinal mucosal sialylation to counteract antibiotic-induced mucin dysbiosis

Food Funct., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO04626A, Paper
Laipeng Xu, Xuan Li, Shuibing Han, Chunlong Mu, Wei-Yun Zhu
Intestinal mucin offers a physical barrier to maintain host-commensal homeostasis. Glycosylation is essential for appropriate function of mucin. Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) have been used as a prebiotic with proved intestinal benefits,...
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Immunomodulatory properties of hempseed oligopeptides in an LRRK2-associated Parkinson's disease animal model

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11115-11128
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03167A, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Maria Torrecillas-Lopez, Fernando Rivero-Pino, Paula Trigo, Rocio Toscano-Sanchez, Teresa Gonzalez-de la Rosa, Alvaro Villanueva, M. Carmen Millan-Linares, Sergio Montserrat-de la Paz, Carmen M. Claro-Cala
Hemp protein hydrolysate is capable of alleviating neuroinflammation by reducing the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines, which could have promising effects in Parkinson's disease.
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Influence of dairy matrix on the prebiotic effects of inulin related to gut metabolic activity and bone health

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11129-11140
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO01635A, Paper
Xiaorui Zhao, Weiwei He, Louise M. A. Jakobsen, Farhad M. Panah, Banny Silva Barbosa Correia, Dennis Sandris Nielsen, Axel K. Hansen, Hanne Christine Bertram
This study investigated if the prebiotic efficacy of inulin depends on the dairy matrix used as vehicle.
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Lactobacillus plantarum 69-2 combined with α-lactalbumin hydrolysate alleviates DSS-induced ulcerative colitis through the TLR4/NF-κB inflammatory pathway and the gut microbiota in mice

Food Funct., 2024, 15,10987-11004
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02975E, Paper
Yue Ma, Chuanbing Hu, Jing Zhang, Cong Xu, Lizhi Ma, Yunhe Chang, Muhammad Altaf Hussain, Jiage Ma, Juncai Hou, Zhanmei Jiang
Ulcerative colitis (UC), an inflammatory bowel disease, seriously affects people's quality of life.
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Lacticaseibacillus plantarum postbiotics prepared by the combined technique of pasteurization and ultrasound: effective measures to alleviate obesity based on the SCFAs-GPR41/GPR43 signaling pathway

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11005-11019
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03591G, Paper
Chao Miao, Linge Wang, Huabing Wang, Yu Shen, Chaoxin Man, Wei Zhang, Yu Zhang, Qianyu Zhao, Yujun Jiang
Postbiotics prepared by ultrasound and pasteurization are used for the alleviation of obesity.
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Dynamic changes in the gel properties, microbial community, and volatile flavor profile of Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus niphonius) sausages inoculated with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum CY1-2

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11060-11071
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03841J, Paper
Xinran Lv, Wenyu Wu, Shuilin Liu, Lili Ding, Anqi Ren, Le An, Fengling Bai, Jianrong Li, Xuepeng Li, Shumin Yi
This study aimed to examine the dynamic changes in the gel properties, microbial diversity, and volatile flavor compounds (VFCs) of Spanish mackerel sausages inoculated with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum CY1-2 during fermentation.
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Cardamonin protects against diabetic cardiomyopathy by activating macrophage NRF2 signaling through molecular interaction with KEAP1

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11083-11095
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03543G, Paper
Wenshan Nan, Jialin Yin, Wenhao Hao, Huali Meng, Junduo Wu, Xiao Yin, Hao Wu
Cardamonin inhibited macrophage M1 polarization in diabetic cardiomyopathy by binding to KEAP1, leading to the dissociation of NRF2 from KEAP1. This promoted NRF2 nuclear translocation and antioxidant gene expression in M1 polarized macrophages.
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Dietary supplementation of pterostilbene, a major component in small berries, prevents alcohol-induced liver injury associated with lipid accumulation and inflammation

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11206-11219
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03898C, Paper
Jia-Yi Dou, Sai-Hu Liu, Jia Guo, Chen-Yu Wang, Xu Dai, Li-Hua Lian, Zhen-Yu Cui, Ji-Xing Nan, Yan-Ling Wu
Pterostilbene (PTE), a natural stilbene found in small berries, exhibits multiple pharmacological activities, particularly antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.
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Regulation of redox enzymes by nutraceuticals: a review of the roles of antioxidant polyphenols and peptides

Food Funct., 2024, 15,10956-10980
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03549F, Review Article
Joy I. Obeme-Nmom, Raliat O. Abioye, Samanta S. Reyes Flores, Chibuike C. Udenigwe
Several nutraceutical compounds, such as polyphenols and peptides, modulate the enzymatic antioxidant defence system, providing an avenue for the development of multifunctional functional foods.
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Up-regulation of myelin-associated glycoprotein is associated with the ameliorating effect of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on Alzheimer's disease progression in APP–PS1 transgenic mice

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11236-11251
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03355H, Paper
Yan Shao, Fei Li, Bo Zou, Yanling Jin, Xiaoyang Wang, Liting Wang, Youying Huang, Yu Xie, Wei Sun, Jing X. Kang, Kai Liu, Yi Huang, Wei Huang, Bin Wang
Our study showed that MAG upregulation might be the new regulatory mechanism for omega-3 PUFAs to exert AD protective effects, which is helpful for expanding our understanding of the health-promoting effects of omega-3 PUFAs.
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CoQ10 bioaccessibility and Caco-2 cell uptake improved with novel medium chain triglyceride encapsulation

Food Funct., 2024, 15,10981-10986
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02844A, Communication
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Ziqi Li, Rachel E. Kopec
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), a key component of the electron transport chain, is better micellarized and absorbed by intestinal cells following novel encapsulation with MCTs + phospholipid.
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Human milk oligosaccharides and milk fat globule membrane reduce allergic reactions in mice through the modulation of gut microbiota and metabolic functions

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11252-11265
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03851G, Paper
Xinzhang Chen, Shengjun Yang, Zhengtao Guo, Bailiang Li, Zhongjiang Wang, Lianzhou Jiang
Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and the milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) represent novel treatments for cow's milk allergy (CMA).
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Allergenicity evaluation of an extensively hydrolyzed infant formula based on cow milk protein

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11036-11046
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03582H, Paper
Hongbo Li, Lin Yang, Jiayi Li, Quan Gao, Tiantian Liu, Yang Zou, Xiaohong Chen, Hongjuan Li, Jinghua Yu
We developed an extensively hydrolyzed infant formula (EHF) with a protein composition similar to breast milk (whey protein-to-casein ratio of 6 : 4) and evaluated its sensitization in vitro and in vivo.
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Development of Pickering water-in-oil emulsions using a dual stabilization of candelilla wax and acylated EGCG derivatives to enhance the survival of probiotics (Lactobacillus plantarum) powder

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11141-11157
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO01342E, Paper
Zhaojuan Shi, Jun Wu, Xingting Wang, Tongqiao Nie, Qingmei Zeng, Chuanxun Yuan, Risheng Jin
Candelilla wax reinforced the stability of Pickering W/O emulsions with a three-dimensional crystal network. The oil phase volume fraction of the emulsions showed dramatic differences in protecting probiotic viability from environmental stresses.
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Mechanistic insights into EGCG's preventive effects on obesity-induced precocious puberty through multi-omics analyses

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11169-11185
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03844D, Paper
Qiuyun Gu, Qiujv Du, Lina Xia, Xiaoting Lu, Xiaoqing Wan, Ying Shao, Jieyi He, Peiying Wu
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) has demonstrated potential effects on obesity-induced precocious puberty, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear.
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Advances in plant-derived extracellular vesicles: isolation, composition, and biological functions

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO04321A, Review Article
Yao-Bo Zeng, Xun Deng, Li-Sha Shen, Yong Yang, Xing Zhou, Lianbao Ye, Sibao Chen, Da-Jian Yang, Guo-Qing Chen
Plant-derived extracellular vesicles (PDEVs) are nanoscale vesicles released from plant cells into the extracellular space.
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In vitro gastrointestinal digestion of marine oil emulsions and liposomal solutions: fate of LC-PUFAs upon lipolysis

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11291-11304
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03161J, Paper
Open Access
Sawsan Amara, Maureen Gerlei, Carole Jeandel, Moulay Sahaka, Frédéric Carrière, Michel Linder
Marine liposomes are more resistant than triacylglycerol emulsion to lipolysis under gastric condition. They can protect LC-PUFA (EPA and DHA) and are a better gastric-stable delivery system for their intestinal absorption than TAG.
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Association between olive oil consumption and all-cause, cardiovascular and cancer mortality in adult subjects: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO04161E, Paper
Andrea del Saz-Lara, Alicia Saz-Lara, Iván Cavero-Redondo, Carlos Pascual-Morena, Carmen Mazarío-Gárgoles, Francesco Visioli, María-Carmen López de las Hazas, Alberto Dávalos
Fourteen studies were systematically reviewed and seven were included in the meta-analysis. Consumption of OO is associated with a reduction of cardiovascular mortality (16%), all-cause mortality (15%) and cancer mortality (11%) in adult population.
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Correction: Using integrated transcriptomics and metabolomics to explore the effects of infant formula on the growth and development of small intestinal organoids

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO90094D, Correction
Open Access
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Xianli Wang, Yuxin Jing, Chengdong Zheng, Chenxuan Huang, Haiyang Yao, Zimo Guo, Yilun Wu, Zening Wang, Zhengyang Wu, Ruihong Ge, Wei Cheng, Yuanyuan Yan, Shilong Jiang, Jianguo Sun, Jingquan Li, Qinggang Xie, Xiaoguang Li, Hui Wang
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Oral administration of cranberry-derived exosomes attenuates murine premature ovarian failure in association with changes in the specific gut microbiota and diminution in ovarian granulosa cell PANoptosis

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03468F, Paper
Open Access
Zeyu Cui, Te Liu, Yichao Wen, Weihao Li, Jianghong Xu, Yingjuan Chen, Danping Chen, Ying Zhu
We confirmed that oral administration of cranberry-derived exosomes attenuated murine POF by modulating the gut microbiota and decreasing ovarian granulosa cell PANoptosis.
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Facing up to the result and realities of Nov 5

A lot of back-room games could unfold after the November elections. The Trump camp is already laying the ground




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Editorial. India needs a stable population, not more children

Southern States’ concerns need to be addressed by the Finance panel




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Editorial. FMCG firms should look within for falling performance

FMCG multinationals seem to be hurt more by sector-specific disruptions that they have failed to foresee, than any economy-wide distress




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Editorial. German Chancellor’s visit can boost multi-level engagement

Germany’s overtures to India are significant on various counts — geo-politics, technology sharing, immigration and trade talks




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GST circulars should be clear and easy to understand

This will smoothen the assessment process and reduce the piling up of appeals at the Tribunals




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Editorial. Regulating NFOs

Time limit for MFs to invest NFO funds not a good idea




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It’s soul searching time in Washington

Amidst the din on illegal migration, mass deportation and abortion, the Harris camp may have missed the economic angle




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Editorial. Turbulent passage ahead for climate talks

The developed world has been implicitly arguing that China and India should contribute to the climate kitty rather than receive monies from it




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The virtues of multi-generational teams

The key is to synergise the unique strengths that each generation contributes. This involves fostering an environment of mutual respect and a shared purpose




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Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya Review

A feeble fable masquerading as a robo rom-com, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya aspires to address what unrealistic expectations in a relationship can lead to, observes Sukanya Verma.




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Gullak 4 Review

The new season coasts along on the simple anecdotes that make up the piggy bank of family lore; the performances are as wonderful as before, but the sharpness of humour is starting to dull a bit, observes Deepa Gahlot.




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Ullozhukku Review

What makes Ullozhukku worth recommending is its ability to surrender to the surprises and yet grow with its characters, observes Divya Nair.




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Ulajh Review

Ulajh strikes you as an attempt at statement-making gone horribly wrong, a punchline that doesn't land, a roar that never reaches the ear, observes Sreehari Nair.




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Modern Masters: S S Rajamouli Review

Modern Masters aims to showcase Rajamouli's enigmatic career and paints a context of what makes him the singular voice that defined his generation of film-makers, for millions, observes Arjun Menon.




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Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives Review

There is an utter pretentiousness to this world and the supposed hip lives of its characters, which makes it plain awkward to watch, complains Mayur Sanap.





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Sri Lanka hires South African consultant coach

Neil McKenzie’s playing career highlights included sharing a 415-run stand with Graeme Smith against Bangladesh in 2008




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Deshwal powers Jaipur Pink Panthers with 19-point performance against Bengaluru Bulls

Arjun Deshwal scored 19 points for the two-time PKL champions, with the second-highest scorer for the Jaipur Pink Panthers being Lucky Sharma




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The quest for freedom: is the ‘will’ truly free?

Free will, simply defined, is the power to make choices unconstrained by external agencies. However, this definition might be a bit misleading, for human beings are constantly constrained by such outward forces



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