Ruminants are foregut fermenters that have the remarkable ability of converting plant
polymers that are indigestible to humans into assimilable comestibles like meat and milk …

As Helicobacter pylori management has become more challenging and less efficient over
the last decade, the interest in innovative interventions is growing by the day. Probiotic co …

Whole grains are a pivotal food category for the human diet and represent an invaluable
source of carbohydrates, proteins, fibers, phytocompunds, minerals, and vitamins. Many …

Foods contain dietary fibers which can be classified into soluble and insoluble forms. The
nutritional composition of fast foods is considered unhealthy because it negatively affects the …

The prevalence of overweight, obesity, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and steatotic
liver disease is rapidly increasing worldwide with a huge economic burden in terms of …

Introduction Obesity is a complex, multifactorial disease caused by various factors. Recently,
the role of the gut microbiota in the development of obesity and its complications has …

Depression is the most prevalent mental disorder in the world associated with huge socio-
economic consequences. While depressive-related symptoms are well known, the …

Mitochondria are subcellular organelles known for their central role in several energetic
processes. Accumulating evidence supports a key role for mitochondria in the physiological …

Aims The purpose of this review is to explore the interconnected pathways of the microbiota-
gut-brain axis (MGBA), focusing on the roles of the vagus nerve and glucagon like peptide-1 …

The abnormal expansion of body fat paves the way for several metabolic abnormalities
including overweight, obesity, and diabetes, which ultimately cluster under the umbrella of …