The gut-liver axis refers to the bidirectional relationship between the gut and its microbiota,
and the liver, resulting from the integration of signals generated by dietary, genetic and …

Probiotics are living microorganisms that confer health benefits to the host when
administered in adequate amounts; however, dead bacteria and their components can also …

The highest density of microbes resides in human gastrointestinal tract, known as “Gut
microbiome”. Of note, the members of the genus Lactobacillus that belong to phyla …

Background It has been recognized that a number of mechanisms mediating the health
benefits of beneficial bacterial cells do require viability. However, new terms such as …

The human gastrointestinal tract harbours a complex microbial community, which interacts
with the mucosal immune system closely. Gut microbiota plays a significant role in …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder which affects a large proportion of the
population globally. The precise etiology of IBS is still unknown, although consensus …

Gut microbes and their metabolites are actively involved in the development and regulation
of host immunity, which can influence disease susceptibility. Herein, we review the most …

With the emphasis on intestinal health, probiotics have exploded into a vast market potential.
However, new scientific evidence points out that the beneficial health benefits of probiotics …

The gut of warm-blooded animals is colonized by microbes possibly constituting at least 100
times more genetic material of microbial cells than that of the somatic cells of the host. These …

The microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA) regulates the reciprocal interaction between chronic
inflammatory bowel and psychiatric disorders. This interaction involves multiple pathways …