The human gastrointestinal tract is inhabited by a vast number of microorganisms that are
called as the microbiota. Each individual harbors a unique gut microbial composition, this …

ABSTRACT A diet rich in dietary fiber (DF) is considered healthy and recommended dietary
intake of DF is established all over the world. The physiological effect of DF is mostly related …

Resveratrol (RSV) is a natural polyphenol with anti-obesity effects. However, the
mechanisms of anti-obesity remain unclear due to its low bioavailability. Recent evidence …

Phenolic compounds are a large class of plant secondary metabolites, showing a diversity of
structures, from rather simple structures, eg phenolic acids, through polyphenols such as …

Available evidence on the bioactive, nutritional and putative detrimental properties of gut
microbial metabolites has been evaluated to support a more integrated view of how …

Background Interactions between intracellular polyphenols and plant cell-walls have
received little attention, due to analytical limitations. It was difficult until recently to analyse …

Plant foods are rich in phenolic compounds (PCs) that display multifaceted bioactions in
health promotion and disease prevention. To exert their bioactivity, they must be delivered to …

The human gut is populated by an array of bacterial species, which develop important
metabolic and immune functions, with a marked effect on the nutritional and health status of …

The gut microbiota has recently been identified as an environmental factor that may promote
metabolic diseases. To investigate the effect of gut microbiota on host energy and lipid …

Phenolic compounds represent a diverse group of phytochemicals whose intake is
associated with a wide spectrum of health benefits. As consequence of their low …