As the gut microbiota exerts various effects on the intestinal milieu which influences distant
organs and pathways, it is considered to be a full-fledged endocrine organ. The microbiota …

Evidence is accumulating that the gut microbiome is involved in the aetiology of obesity and
obesity-related complications such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), insulin …

Throughout history, malnutrition and deficiency diseases have been a problem for our
planet's population. A balanced diet significantly influences everyone's health, and fiber …

Role of the gut microbiota in nutrition and health Page 1 36 BMJ 361:Supp1 | the bmj Science
and PoliticS of nutrition Role of the gut microbiota in nutrition and health Ana M Valdes and …

Over the past decade, our view of human-associated microbes has expanded beyond that of
a few species toward an appreciation of the diverse and niche-specialized microbial …

For decades, dietary advice was based on the premise that high intakes of fat cause obesity,
diabetes, heart disease, and possibly cancer. Recently, evidence for the adverse metabolic …

Summary In 1969, Denis Burkitt published an article titled" Related disease–related
cause?", which became the foundation for Burkitt's hypothesis. Working in Uganda, he noted …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is increasingly recognized as a complex metabolic
disorder that manifests in genetically susceptible women following a range of negative …

The Mediterranean diet pattern is increasingly associated with improved metabolic health.
Two mechanisms by which consuming a Mediterranean diet pattern may contribute to …

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 …