There have been mixed results regarding the relationship among short chain fatty acids
(SCFAs), microbiota, and obesity in human studies. We selected studies that provided data …

Background Obesity is a leading contributor to numerous diseases, such as diabetes
mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, and cancers. Therefore, seeking effective and safe …

Individuals who are minoritized as a result of race, sexual identity, gender, or socioeconomic
status experience a higher prevalence of many diseases. Understanding the biological …

We aimed to differentiate gut microbiota composition of overweight/obese and lean subjects
and to determine its association with clinical variables and dietary intake. A cross-sectional …

The relationship between microbiota, short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), and obesity remains
enigmatic. We employ amplicon sequencing and targeted metabolomics in a large (n …

In recent years, studies investigating the role of the gut microbiota in health and diseases
have increased enormously–making it essential to deepen and question the research …

Obesity has consistently been associated with an increased risk of metabolic abnormalities
such as diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and cardiovascular diseases, as well as the development …

Background The role of the human microbiome in health and disease is an emerging and
important area of research; however, there is a concern that African populations are under …

Many analytical methods used in gut microbiome research focus on either single bacterial
taxa or the whole microbiome, ignoring multibacteria relationships (microbial cliques). We …

Simple Summary Short-chain fatty acids are produced by the bacteria present in the large
intestine. They are digestion products of fiber-containing foods and have many effects. Short …