Still relevant after 19 years, the FAO/WHO definition of probiotics can be translated into four
simple and pragmatic criteria allowing one to conclude if specific strains of microorganisms …

Gut microbiota and its metabolites such as short chain fatty acids (SCFA),
lipopolysaccharides (LPS), and trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) impact cardiovascular …

The intestinal microbiota, composed of pro-and anti-inflammatory microbes, has an essential
role in maintaining gut homeostasis and functionality. An overly hygienic lifestyle …

Background Succinate is produced by both human cells and by gut bacteria and couples
metabolism to inflammation as an extracellular signaling transducer. Circulating succinate is …

Providing insight into one's health status from a gut microbiome sample is an important
clinical goal in current human microbiome research. Herein, we introduce the Gut …

ABSTRACT On December 17, 2018, the North American branch of the International Life
Sciences Institute (ILSI North America) convened a workshop “Can We Begin to Define a …

The positive impact of probiotic strains on human health has become more evident than ever
before. Often delivered through food, dietary products, supplements, and drugs, different …

Introduction Clinicians and patients face a daunting task when choosing the most
appropriate probiotic for their specific needs. Available preparations encompass a diverse …

More than 10,000 preterm infants have participated in randomised controlled trials on
probiotics worldwide, suggesting that probiotics in general could reduce rates of necrotising …

Lactobacilli are widely found in nature, are commensal microbes in humans, and are
commonly used as probiotics. Concerns about probiotic safety have arisen due to reports of …