Obesity usually is associated with morbidity related to diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular
diseases. However, there are many gastrointestinal and hepatic diseases for which obesity …

Obesity is associated with increased risk for chronic diseases, and affects both developed
and developing nations. Yogurt is a nutrient-dense food that may benefit individuals with …

Background: Obesity and associated metabolic disorders are related to impairments of the
intestinal barrier. Objective: We examined lactulose: mannitol (Lac: Man) permeability in …

Recent findings suggest an association between obesity, loss of gut barrier function and
changes in microbiota profiles. Our primary objective was to examine the effect of caloric …

Microbial dysbiosis and increased intestinal permeability are targets for prevention or
reversal of weight gain in high-fat (HF) diet-induced obesity (DIO). Prebiotic milk …

The intestinal epithelial barrier plays an essential role in maintaining host homeostasis. The
barrier regulates nutrient absorption as well as prevents the invasion of pathogenic bacteria …

Infections are common among patients with liver cirrhosis. They occur more often in cirrhotic
patient groups than in the general population and result in higher mortality. One reason for …

Background Increased lipopolysaccharide (LPS) translocation due to altered intestinal
permeability has been suggested as a mechanism for obesity-associated insulin resistance …

Purpose: Many breast cancer patients gain weight during chemotherapy and antiestrogenic
treatment increasing recurrence, oncologic specific and all-cause mortality risks. Patients …

Environmental enteropathy (EE) is a syndrome of altered small intestine structure and
function hypothesized to be common among individuals lacking access to improved water …