Diet-induced metabolic endotoxemia is an important factor in the development of many
chronic diseases in animals and man. The gut epithelium is an efficient barrier that prevents …

The gastrointestinal tract consists of an enormous surface area that is optimized to efficiently
absorb nutrients, water, and electrolytes from food. At the same time, it needs to provide a …

As the prevalence of obesity and associated disease continues to rise and concerns for the
spiralling economic and social costs also escalate, innovative management strategies …

Background To understand the relationship between our bacterial microbiome and health, it
is essential to define the microbiome in the absence of disease. The digestive tract includes …

Obesity is associated with metabolic derangements in multiple tissues, which contribute to
the progression of insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome. The underlying stimulus …

Obesity is associated with metabolic alterations related to glucose homeostasis and
cardiovascular risk factors. These metabolic alterations are associated with low-grade …

In this systematic review we analyzed studies that assessed serum concentrations of
lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and/or lipopolysacharide-binding protein (LBP) in diabetic patients …

The gut microbiota composition has been associated with several hallmarks of metabolic
syndrome (eg, obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and non-alcoholic …

Diabetes is a metabolic condition. The composition of the gut microbiota is altered in
diabetes with reduced levels of short chain fatty acids (SCFA) producers, notably butyrate …

At birth, the human colon is rapidly colonized by gut microbes. Owing to their vast number
and their capacity to ferment nutrients and secrete bioactive compounds, these …