Together with proteins and fats, carbohydrates are one of the macronutrients in the human
diet. Digestible carbohydrates, such as starch, starch-based products, sucrose, lactose …

Gut microbiome composition depends heavily upon diet and has strong ties to human
health. Dietary carbohydrates shape the gut microbiome by providing a potent nutrient …

A complex relationship occurs in the intestine between the human gut microbiota, diet and
the host. Research on carbohydrates and gut microbiota composition and functionality is fast …

Symbiotic microorganisms that reside in the human intestine are adept at foraging glycans
and polysaccharides, including those in dietary plants (starch, hemicellulose and pectin) …

The human intestinal contains rich and diverse microbiota that utilizes a variety of
polysaccharides. The intestinal microflora extends the metabolic functions of the body …

Sugar overconsumption is linked to a rise in the incidence of noncommunicable diseases
such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. This increased incidence is …

Bacteria that colonize the mammalian intestine collectively possess a far larger repertoire of
degradative enzymes and metabolic capabilities than their hosts. Microbial fermentation of …

Polysaccharides that contain many sugar monomers include starch and non-starch
polysaccharides (NSPs) together with resistant starch (RS). Dietary polysaccharides are well …

Diet-derived carbohydrates that are not fully digested in the upper gut, known as
nondigestible carbohydrates, provide a major source of energy for bacteria that colonize the …

The human intestine harbors a dense microbial ecosystem (microbiota) that is different
between individuals, dynamic over time, and critical for aspects of health and disease …