This review covers current knowledge of selenium in the dietary intake, its bioavailability,
metabolism, functions, biomarkers, supplementation and toxicity, as well as its relationship …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are diseases that can be
influenced by the structure of gut microbiota, whose improvement is often neglected in …

Probiotics have been reported to have a positive impact on the metabolic control of patients
with type 2 diabetes. We aimed to systematically evaluate the effects of probiotics on …

Among cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), a major cause of morbidity and mortality
worldwide, coronary heart disease and stroke are the most well-known and extensively …

Background New research supports an integrated approach to treating depression, and
lifestyle modifications should be a regular component of both preventative and treatment …

Background: The gut microbiota impacts on central nervous system (CNS) function via the
microbiota–gut–brain axis. Thus, therapeutics targeting the gut microbiota such as probiotics …

Objective The aim of this study was to determine the effect of vitamin D and probiotic co-
administration on mental health, hormonal, inflammatory and oxidative stress parameters in …

Accumulating data show that probiotics may be beneficial in reducing depressive symptoms.
We conducted an updated meta-analysis and evaluated the effects of probiotics on …

Selenium (Se), in the form of selenoproteins, is an essential micronutrient that plays an
important role in human health and disease. To date, there are at least 25 selenoproteins in …

Aim/hypothesis The globally escalating diabetes epidemic is responsible for significant
morbidity and mortality. Microbiome-modulating nutraceuticals have been investigated for …