Emerging evidence points to a strong association between the gut microbiota and the risk,
development and progression of gastrointestinal cancers such as colorectal cancer (CRC) …

Metabolic syndrome (MS) comprises central obesity, increased plasma glucose levels,
hyperlipidemia and hypertension, and its incidence is increasing due to changes in lifestyle …

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is defined as a chronic intestinal inflammation that results
from host-microbial interactions in a genetically susceptible individual. IBDs are a group of …

Metabolic disorders, including type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD),
present an increasing public health concern and can significantly undermine an individual's …

Probiotics are live microorganisms that promote health benefits upon consumption, while
prebiotics are nondigestible food ingredients that selectively stimulate the growth of …

Cardiovascular diseases are one of the major causes of deaths in adults in the western
world. Elevated levels of certain blood lipids have been reported to be the principal cause of …

Probiotics are defined as “living microorganisms, which upon ingestion in certain numbers
exert health benefits on the host beyond inherent basic nutrition”(43). Various studies have …

Several studies have reported limited or no reduction in serum cholesterol in response to
probiotic formulations. Recently, probiotics have shown promise in treating metabolic …

The complex metabolic relationships between the host and its microbiota change throughout
life and vary extensively between individuals, affecting disease risk factors and therapeutic …

Endogenous intestinal microflora and environmental factors, such as diet, play a central role
in immune homeostasis and reactivity. In addition, microflora and diet both influence body …