Since the renaissance of microbiome research in the past decade, much insight has
accumulated in comprehending forces shaping the architecture and functionality of resident …

The classical functions of vitamin D are to regulate calcium-phosphorus homeostasis and
control bone metabolism. However, vitamin D deficiency has been reported in several …

The gut microbiome plays important roles in the maintenance of host health and the
pathogenesis of many diseases. Diet is a key modulator of the gut microbiome. There is …

Understanding how dietary nutrients modulate the gut microbiome is of great interest for the
development of food products and eating patterns for combatting the global burden of non …

Trillions of microorganisms inhabit the human gut and are regarded as potential key factors
for health,. Characteristics such as diet, lifestyle, or genetics can shape the composition of …

Vitamin D deficiency affects approximately 80% of individuals in some countries and has
been linked with gut dysbiosis and inflammation. While the benefits of vitamin D …

The incidence of ulcerative colitis (UC) is high. Despite the availability of various therapeutic
agents for the treatment of UC, the routine treatment has limitations and serious side effects …

Metabolic endotoxemia is a condition in which blood lipopolysaccharide (LPS) levels are
elevated, regardless of the presence of obvious infection. It has been suggested to lead to …

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT),
including Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), which differ in the location and …

There is increasing recognition of the role the microbiome plays in states of health and
disease. Microbiome studies in systemic autoimmune diseases demonstrate unique …