The gut microbiota is considered an organ that co-develops with the host throughout its life.
The composition and metabolic activities of the gut microbiota are subject to a complex …

Starch is one of the most popular nutritional sources for both human and animals. Due to the
variation of its nutritional traits and biochemical specificities, starch has been classified into …

Diet can influence the composition of the human microbiome, and yet relatively few dietary
ingredients have been systematically investigated with respect to their impact on the …

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) are
anatomically different bariatric operations. RYGB achieves greater weight loss compared …

Probiotics are live microorganisms that can confer a health benefit on the host, and amongst
various mechanisms probiotics are believed to exert their effects by production of …

Dietary fiber-derived short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) and phenolics produced by the gut
microbiome have multiple effects on health. We have tested the hypothesis that long-term …

Animal experimental studies have found that resistant starch can significantly improve bowel
function, but the outcomes are mixed while conducting human studies. Thus, we conducted …

High-protein diet could cause an increase in protein fermentation in the large intestine,
leading to an increased production of potentially detrimental metabolites. We hypothesized …

The worldwide prevalence of diabetes mellitus is expected to reach 439 million by 2030.
Diabetes increases the risk for developing secondary complications such as nephropathy …

Purported health benefits of whole grain foods in lowering risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes,
cardiovascular disease, and cancer are supported by epidemiological studies and scientific …