Targeted drug delivery to the colon offers a myriad of benefits, including treatment of local
diseases, direct access to unique therapeutic targets and the potential for increasing …

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are common medications within the practice of
gastroenterology. These drugs, which act through the irreversible inhibition of the …

Disturbances of gastric, intestinal and colonic motor and sensory functions affect a large
proportion of the population worldwide, impair quality of life and cause considerable health …

Diet plays an important role not only in the pathophysiology of irritable bowel syndrome
(IBS), but also as a tool that improves symptoms and quality of life. The effects of diet seem …

Transient receptor potential vanilloid subtype 1 (TRPV1), a member of the transient receptor
potential vanilloid (TRPV) channel family, is a nonselective cation channel that is widely …

Zinc is an essential trace element for living organisms, and zinc homeostasis is essential for
the maintenance of the normal physiological functions of cells and organisms. The intestine …

Many of the symptoms of Gulf War Illness (GWI) that include neurological abnormalities,
neuroinflammation, chronic fatigue and gastrointestinal disturbances have been traced to …

The market of gluten-free bakery products is considerably growing since better diagnostic
methods allow identifying an increasing number of people suffering coeliac disease and …

Sleep deprivation and impaired sleep quality have been associated with poor health
outcomes. Many patients experience sleep disturbances, which can increase the risk of …

Sugar alcohols (polyols) are used in food manufacturing and in medical tests and
examinations. d‐Glucitol (sorbitol) and d‐mannitol were previously the most common …