Advances in our understanding of the contribution of the gut microbiota to human health and
the correlation of dysbiosis with diseases, including chronic intestinal conditions such as …

Probiotics, live microorganisms that confer health benefits when consumed in adequate
amounts, have gained significant attention for their potential therapeutic applications. The …

Although gut diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, mucositis and the alimentary
cancers share similar pathogenetic features, further investigation is required into new …

Consumption of probiotics as a useful functional food improves the host's wellbeing, and,
when paired with prebiotics (indigestible dietary fibre/carbohydrate), often benefits the host …

The gastrointestinal tract of mammals hosts a high and diverse number of different
microorganisms, known as intestinal microbiota. Many probiotics were originally isolated …

The intestinal microbiota includes a diverse group of functional microorganisms, including
candidate probiotics or viable microorganisms that benefit the host. Beneficial effects of …

The dynamic relationship between gut microbiota and its human host is also known as a
trophic association that might range from commensalism, where only the microbe enjoys a …

The gut microbiota (GM) composition varies among individuals and is influenced by intrinsic
(genetics, age) and extrinsic (environment, diet, lifestyle) factors. An imbalance or dysbiosis …

Background The human gut hosts complex microbial communities, which are linked to
health and disease. The gut microbiota is continuously reshaped by multiple environmental …

Hosting millions of microorganisms, the digestive tract is the primary and most important part
of bacterial colonization. On one side, in cases of opportunistic invasion, the abundant …