Gut microbiota encompasses a wide variety of commensal microorganisms consisting of
trillions of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. This microbial population coexists in symbiosis with …

Traditional dietary recommendations for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) focus
on the quantity of nutrients consumed. Without appropriate dietary counselling, these …

This review aims at summarizing updated evidence on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk
associated with consumption of specific food items to substantiate dietary strategies for …

Gut microbiota and its metabolites have been shown to influence multiple physiological
mechanisms related to human health. Among microbial metabolites, short-chain fatty acids …

Limited consumption of dairy foods and use of low-fat products is recommended for
cardiovascular (CV) prevention; however, other features besides fat content modulate their …

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is one of the most common metabolic diseases and
represents a leading cause of morbidity and mortality because of its related complications …

Dietary fibre has proven to promote healthy body mass and reduce the risk of non-
communicable diseases. To date, in Slovenia, there were only a few outdated studies of …

Modulation of the human gut microbiota through probiotics, prebiotics and dietary fibre are
recognised strategies to improve health and prevent disease. Yet we are only beginning to …

Background Primordial and primary prevention is the cornerstone for cardiometabolic
health. In the randomised, controlled Special Turku Coronary Risk Factor Intervention …

Purpose Increasing evidence suggests that the intestinal microbiome (IM) and bacterial
metabolites may influence glucose homeostasis, energy expenditure and the intestinal …