The human gut microbiota is a metabolic organ that is determined by a dynamic process of
selection and competition. Age, dietary habits and geographical origin of people have an …

It is now well established that a healthy gut flora is largely responsible for the overall health
of the host, while a perturbation in gut microbial communities can contribute to disease …

The human body is host to a vast number of microbes, including bacterial, fungal, and
protozoal microorganisms, which together constitute our microbiota. Evidence is emerging …

AIMS: In recent years, gut microbiota have gained a growing interest as an environmental
factor that may affect the predisposition toward adiposity. In this review, we describe and …

The human intestine harbors a complex bacterial community called the gut microbiota. This
microbiota is specific to each individual despite the existence of several bacterial species …

Obesity develops from a prolonged imbalance of energy intake and energy expenditure.
However, the relatively recent discovery that the composition and function of the gut …

The global prevalence of obesity and related comorbidities has increased considerably over
the past decades. In addition to an increase in food consumption and a reduction in physical …

Nowadays, obesity is one of the most prevalent human health problems. Research from the
last 30 years has clarified the role of the imbalance between energy intake and expenditure …

Obesity, a global epidemic of the modern era, is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases
(CVD) and diabetes. The pervasiveness of obesity and overweight in both developed as …

The two-way obesity model that considers only the interplay between humans and their
environment has been revised to include the gastrointestinal microbiota. Notable …