Inulin fructans in diet: Role in gut homeostasis, immunity, health outcomes and potential therapeutics

MM Tawfick, H Xie, C Zhao, P Shao… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Inulin consumption in both humans and animal models is recognized for its prebiotic action
with the most consistent change that lies in enhancing the growth and functionality of …

Prebiotics as a tool for the prevention and treatment of obesity and diabetes: classification and ability to modulate the gut microbiota

A Megur, EBM Daliri, D Baltriukienė… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
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 …

Potential benefits of probiotics and prebiotics for coronary heart disease and stroke

H Wu, J Chiou - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
Among cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), a major cause of morbidity and mortality
worldwide, coronary heart disease and stroke are the most well-known and extensively …

Treatment strategies against diabetes: Success so far and challenges ahead

R Khursheed, SK Singh, S Wadhwa, B Kapoor… - European journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
The growing disease burden of diabetes mellitus is an important public health concern,
affecting over 400 million people globally. This epidemic, if not controlled in time, leads to …

Framingham risk score for estimation of 10-years of cardiovascular diseases risk in patients with metabolic syndrome

L Jahangiry, MA Farhangi, F Rezaei - Journal of Health, Population and …, 2017 - Springer
Background There are a few studies evaluating the predictive value of Framingham risk
score (FRS) for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment in patients with metabolic …

Tackling atherosclerosis via selected nutrition

A Vesnina, A Prosekov, V Atuchin, V Minina… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The development and pathogenesis of atherosclerosis are significantly influenced by
lifestyle, particularly nutrition. The modern level of science and technology development …

Effect of inulin‐type carbohydrates on insulin resistance in patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

M Rao, C Gao, L Xu, L Jiang, J Zhu… - Journal of diabetes …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Insulin resistance (IR) is a physiological condition related to type 2 diabetes
mellitus (T2DM) and obesity, which is associated with high blood insulin and glucose. Inulin …

An updated overview on nanonutraceuticals: Focus on nanoprebiotics and nanoprobiotics

A Durazzo, A Nazhand, M Lucarini… - International Journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Over the last few years, the application of nanotechnology to nutraceuticals has been rapidly
growing due to its ability to enhance the bioavailability of the loaded active ingredients …

The effects of probiotic/synbiotic supplementation compared to placebo on biomarkers of oxidative stress in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of …

B Pourrajab, S Fatahi, MH Sohouli… - Critical reviews in …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Background and aims During the last decades, there has been a burst of scientific literature
hypothesizing the antioxidant effect of probiotics. However, the results of these studies are …

The effect of probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics on hormonal and inflammatory indices in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta …

SG Shamasbi, S Ghanbari-Homayi… - European journal of …, 2020 - Springer
Introduction Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is among the most prevalent endocrine
disorders in women and can lead to many other disorders and chronic diseases. Thus, early …