Immune cells and commensal microbes in the human intestine constantly communicate with
and react to each other in a stable environment in order to maintain healthy immune …

The relationship between diet and the diversity and function of the intestinal microbiome and
its importance for human health is currently the subject of many studies. The type and …

Antibiotics do not differentiate between good and bad germs, disrupting normal microflora
and causing vitamin deficiency in the human body. They also kill healthy bacteria in the gut …

Highlights•The existing terminologies regarding probiotics have been criticized.•New
terminologies for all aspects of probiotic benefits have been proposed and …

During the last years probiotics gained the attention of clinicians for their use in the
prevention and treatment of multiple diseases. Probiotics main mechanisms of action …

Gut microbiota dysbiosis is closely involved in intestinal carcinogenesis. A marked reduction
in butyrate-producing bacteria has been observed in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC); …

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are beneficial microbes known for their health-promoting
properties. LAB are well known for their ability to produce substantial amounts of bioactive …

Accumulating evidence supports not only the functional role of the gut microbiome in cancer
development and progression but also its role in defining the efficacy and toxicity of …

Bacteria present in probiotics, particularly the common Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium
microbes, have been found to induce anti-cancer action by enhancing cancer cell apoptosis …

In recent years, there has been a greater emphasis on the impact of microbial populations
inhabiting the gastrointestinal tract on human health and disease. According to the …