The human gastrointestinal tract harbours a complex microbial community, which interacts
with the mucosal immune system closely. Gut microbiota plays a significant role in …

Inulin consumption in both humans and animal models is recognized for its prebiotic action
with the most consistent change that lies in enhancing the growth and functionality of …

Together with proteins and fats, carbohydrates are one of the macronutrients in the human
diet. Digestible carbohydrates, such as starch, starch-based products, sucrose, lactose …

Societal lifestyle changes, especially increased consumption of a high-fat diet lacking
dietary fibers, lead to gut microbiota dysbiosis and enhance the incidence of adiposity and …

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has altered the face of biology, social interaction and public
health worldwide. It has had a destructive effect upon millions of people and is approaching …

Dietary fibre, such as indigestible oligosaccharides and polysaccharides, occurs in many
foods and has gained considerable importance related to its beneficial effects on host health …

Scope During ageing, dysbiosis in the intestinal microbiota may occur and impact health.
There is a paucity of studies on the effect of fiber on the elderly microbiota and the flexibility …

The immune function of the human body is highly influenced by the dietary intake of certain
nutrients and bioactive compounds present in foods. The preventive effects of these …

Inulin-type fructans (ITFs) as functional fructans and soluble dietary fiber are a mixture of
inulin, oligofructose and fructooligosaccharide with β configuration. They are modified by gut …

Nutraceuticals are the pharmaceutically blended products that possess both nutritional as
well as the medicinal value. Such a product is designed to improve the physical health, fight …