The intestinal barrier is a structure that prevents harmful substances, such as bacteria and
endotoxins, from penetrating the intestinal wall and entering human tissues, organs, and …

Abstract Background Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease
transmitted by the virus responsible for the severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV …

Lactobacilli and bifidobacteria are an important part of human gut microbiota. Among
numerous benefits, their antioxidant properties are attracting more and more attention …

Patients with severe COVID-19, such as individuals in intensive care units (ICU), are
exceptionally susceptible to bacterial and fungal infections. The most prevalent fungal …

The gut–brain axis is a bidirectional communication network connecting the gastrointestinal
tract and central nervous system. The axis keeps track of gastrointestinal activities and …

Background Several studies have linked gut microbiota to human brain activity. This study
used Mendelian randomization (MR) to investigate the causal relationship between gut …

Objective The study objective was to compare gut microbiome diversity and composition in
SARS-CoV-2 PCR-positive patients whose symptoms ranged from asymptomatic to severe …

Micronutrients are critical for an adequate function of the immune system and play a vital
role in promoting health and nutritional well-being. The present work is aimed at reviewing …

Physical activity (PA) and nutrition are the essential components of a healthy lifestyle, as
they can influence energy balance, promote functional ability of various systems and …

In recent decades, researchers around the world have been studying intensively how micro-
organisms that are present inside living organisms could affect the main processes of life …