The intestinal microbiota contributes to host metabolism and health. This study aimed to
assess the effects of biochar on cecal microbiome-related metabolic changes in rats. Rats …

Scope Dietary fiber (DF) induces changes in gut microbiota function and thus modulates the
gut environment. How this modulation is associated with metabolic pathways related to the …

Rice is a major cereal crop and a staple food for nearly 50% of people worldwide. Rice bran
(RB) is a nutrient-rich by-product of rice processing. RB is rich in carbohydrates, fibers …

The human gut hosts a microbial community which actively contributes to the host
metabolism and has thus remarkable effect on our health. Intestinal microbiota is known to …

Processing techniques have been shown to alter the nutritional composition of rice bran
(RB) and wheat bran (WB), influencing their ability to modify microbiota, but a systematic …

Whole grain is the primary food providing abundant dietary fibers (DFs) in the human diet.
DFs from rice bran and wheat bran have been well documented in modulating gut …

Rice bran is a rich source of health-promoting nutrition and bioactive compounds;
nevertheless, the properties of rice brans depend on cultivars, ages, and preparation …

Red cabbage (RC), a cruciferous vegetable rich in various bioactive substances, can
significantly reduce the risk factors of several non-communicable diseases, but the …

Burdock (Arctium lappa) root has been traditionally consumed in Japan since ancient times.
Roasted burdock tea (BT) is gaining popularity worldwide as a health drink as it is rich in …

Diet strongly affects human health by modulating gut microbiota (GM) composition. Lycium
barbarum (LB), which contains polysaccharides and polyphenols, can alter the GM and …