Dietary fibre has long been established as a nutritionally important, health-promoting food
ingredient. Modern dietary practices have seen a significant reduction in fibre consumption …

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are carboxylic acids with carbon atom numbers less than 6,
which are important metabolites of gut microbiome. Existing research shows that SCFAs …

The human gastrointestinal tract is colonised by a complex ecosystem of microorganisms.
Intestinal bacteria are not only commensal, but they also undergo a synbiotic co-evolution …

Background Butyrate, propionate and acetate are short chain fatty acids (SCFA), important
for maintaining a healthy colon and are considered as protective in colorectal …

Diabetes and obesity are metabolic diseases that have become alarming conditions in
recent decades. Their rate of increase is becoming a growing concern worldwide. Recent …

The properties of each food, composition, and structure affect the digestion and absorption
of nutrients. Dietary fiber (DF), especially viscous DF, can contribute to a reduction in the …

Dietary fiber and whole grains contain a unique blend of bioactive components including
resistant starches, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and antioxidants. As a result, research …

Dietary fibers are plant-derived carbohydrates and associated components, that are not
digested within the human upper intestinal tract/gut. Traditionally they are classified based …

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is the most prevalent metabolic disorder characterized by
hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia as well as insulin resistance and is affecting the lives of a …

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 …