Isoflavones are stored in various plants and widely present in different kinds of food in
variable amounts. However, isoflavone aglycones are found less frequently in natural …

Nutraceuticals have been receiving increasing attention in the last few years due to their
potential role as adjuvants against non-communicable chronic diseases (cardiovascular …

Phytoestrogens are plant-derived polyphenols with a structure similar to human estrogens.
The three main groups of phytoestrogens, isoflavones, ellagitannins, and lignans, are …

In this study, three yeast α-mannans (LZ-MPS, MC-MPS, and G-MPS) were extracted from
different sources of Kluyveromyces marxianus. The total sugar content of the three α …

Functional foods are gaining significant attention from people all over the world. When
added to foods, probiotic bacteria can turn them healthier and confer beneficial health …

Abstract Purpose of Review The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the
menopause-related changes in microbiota and their role in the pathogenesis of menopause …

Age‐related degeneration gives rise to a number of pathologies, many of them associated
with imbalances of the microbiota and the gut‐associated immune system. Thus, the …

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are generally used for soymilk fermentation to improve its
nutritional and health-related qualities. Twenty-five LAB strains isolated from soybeans and …

Flavonoids are a major group of dietary plant polyphenols and have a positive health
impact, but their modification and degradation in the human gut is still widely unknown. Due …

An increase of isoflavone aglycone content in soy foods can be attained through
fermentation with food-grade bacteria. In this study, two commercial soy beverages with …