The gastrointestinal tract plays a role in the development and treatment of metabolic
diseases. During a meal, the gut provides crucial information to the brain regarding …

The gut microbiota is a changing ecosystem, containing trillions of bacteria, continuously
shaped by many factors, such as dietary habits, seasonality, lifestyle, stress, antibiotics use …

Intestinal tract is the boundary that prevents harmful molecules from invading into the
mucosal tissue, followed by systemic circulation. Intestinal permeability is an index for …

Abstract Purpose of this Review This review assesses the latest evidence linking short-chain
fatty acids (SCFA) with host metabolic health and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and …

The largest surface of the human body exposed to the external environment is the gut. At this
level, the intestinal barrier includes luminal microbes, the mucin layer, gastrointestinal …

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 …

Gut microbiota plays a fundamental role within human health, and exerts key functions
within the human body. Diet is one of the most powerful modulators of gut microbiota …

Background Upper small intestinal dietary lipids activate a gut-brain axis regulating energy
homeostasis. The prebiotic, oligofructose (OFS) improves body weight and adiposity during …

There is increasing evidence that diet influences the relationship between gut microbiota
and individual health outcomes. Nutrient intake affects the composition of the gut microbial …

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is closely correlated with chronic low-grade inflammation
and gut dysbiosis. Prebiotic inulin (INU) is conducive to modulate gut dysbiosis. However …