Epidemiological studies have consistently demonstrated the benefits of dietary fibre on
gastrointestinal health through consumption of unrefined whole foods, such as wholegrains …

A mounting body of evidence indicates that dietary fiber (DF) metabolites produced by
commensal bacteria play essential roles in balancing the immune system. DF, considered …

Butyrate is a key energy source for colonocytes and is produced by the gut microbiota
through fermentation of dietary fiber. Butyrate is a histone deacetylase inhibitor and also …

Gut dysbiosis and bile acid (BA) metabolism disturbance are involved in the pathogenesis of
ulcerative colitis. This study aimed to investigate the effect of fucoidan on BA metabolism …

Fuzhuanbrick tea (FBT) has attracted wide attention because of its substantial nutritional
value. This article first studied the protective mechanism of FBT polysaccharide (FBTP) on …

Gut microbiota has a fundamental role in the energy homeostasis of the host and is essential
for proper “education” of the immune system. Intestinal microbial communities are able to …

The gut and genital tract microbiota of females represent very complex biological
ecosystems that are in continuous communication with each other. The crosstalk between …

Odoribacter splanchnicus, belonging to the order Bacteroidales, is a common, short-chain
fatty acid producing member of the human intestinal microbiota. A decreased abundance of …

There is now an abundance of evidence to show that short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) play an
important role in the maintenance of health and the development of disease. SCFAs are a …

T cells are central players in the regulation of adaptive immunity and immune tolerance. In
the periphery, T cell differentiation for maturation and effector function is regulated by a …