Metabolic abnormalities lead to the dysfunction of metabolic pathways and metabolite
accumulation or deficiency which is well-recognized hallmarks of diseases. Metabolite …

Poor diet, obesity and a sedentary lifestyle have a significant impact on natural microbiota
disorders; specifically, the intestinal one. This in turn can lead to a multitude of organ …

Rhus coriaria L.(Anacardiaceae), commonly known as sumac, is a commonly used spice,
condiment, and flavoring agent, especially in the Mediterranean region. Owing to its …

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most serious health problems worldwide. Species in the
genus Polygonatum are traditional food and medicinal plants, which play an important role …

A healthy gut microbiota (GM) is paramount for a healthy lifestyle. Alterations of the GM have
been involved in the aetiology of several chronic diseases, including obesity and type 2 …

Background Over the recent past, consumption of probiotic fermented milks has been
accruing due to its health claims. These health claims are not limited to gastrointestinal …

Metabolomics is the science of studying small molecules (metabolites) in biological systems
with the aim of getting insight into cells, biofluids and organisms. Chemometric methods are …

Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is an ancient perennial plant species of the Punicaceae
family and is regarded as the 'miracle fruit'for its seeds being consumed as food, juice and …

Exopolysaccharides (EPS) produced by lactic acid bacteria considerably affect the texture of
yogurt. However, the mechanism underlying the improvement in texture is not well …

Tea is one of the most consumed beverages around the world and as such, it is constantly
the object of novel research. This review focuses on the research performed during the last …