Probiotic bacteria have become increasingly popular during the last two decades as a result
of the continuously expanding scientific evidence pointing to their beneficial effects on …

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is the most prevalent metabolic disorder characterized by
hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia as well as insulin resistance and is affecting the lives of a …

In the industrialized world, functional foods have become a part of an everyday diet and are
demonstrated to offer potential health benefits beyond the widely accepted nutritional …

Allergic diseases have been a global problem over the past few decades. The effect of
allergic diseases on healthcare systems and society is generally remarkable and is …

Fermented foods and beverages are mainly consumed by the indigenous people of Africa
and other developing countries. Traditional fermentation is an age-long means of preserving …

The incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has increased dramatically at an alarming
level around the world. T2DM is associated with changeable risk factors in lifestyle as well …

While the science of yogurt is nearly as old as the origin of mankind, there have been rapid
changes in yogurt development since the turn of the 19th century, fueled by continuing …

Diverse African traditional fermented foods and beverages, produced using different types of
fermentation, have been used since antiquity because of their numerous nutritional values …

Lactic acid bacteria are associated with the human gastrointestinal tract. They are important
for maintaining the balance of microflora in the human gut. An increasing number of …

Atherosclerosis is the thickening or hardening of the arteries which is caused by a buildup of
atheromatous plaque in the inner lining of an artery. Hypercholesterolemia, inflammation …