The human gastrointestinal tract is populated with a diverse microbial community. The vast
genetic and metabolic potential of the gut microbiome underpins its ubiquity in nearly every …

Background Probiotics are commonly used after bariatric surgery. However, uncertainty
remains regarding their effects. The purpose of this systematic review was to assess the …

Aims Probiotics with high bile salt hydrolase (BSH) activity have shown to promote
cardiovascular health. However, their mechanism (s) of action remain poorly understood …

This study aimed to determine the glycemic index (GI) of a commercial mixed fruit juice
(apple, orange, grape, and pomegranate; FJ) fortified with vitamin D3 or n-3 polyunsaturated …

Sex hormones play a pivotal role in the growth and development of the skeletal,
neurological, and reproductive systems. In women, the dysregulation of sex hormones can …

The impact of leptin resistance on intestinal mucosal barrier integrity, appetite regulation,
and hepatic lipid metabolism through the microbiota–gut–brain–liver axis has yet to be …

Obesity is often accompanied by low-grade chronic inflammation and metabolic syndrome. It
has been established that microbiota influences many physiological processes, including …

This study examined the effects of orange juice (OJ) supplemented with vitamin D3 (2000
IU) and probiotics (Lacticaseibacillus casei Shirota and Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG …

Atherosclerosis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) have been increasing at an
alarming rate worldwide. Many clinical studies have underlined the link between NAFLD …

Background Although a large number of trials have observed an anti-inflammatory property
of acarbose, the currently available research remains controversial regarding its beneficial …