Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is the prototypical systemic autoimmune disease in
humans and is characterized by the presence of hyperactive immune cells and aberrant …

Of all microorganisms in the human body, the largest and most complex population resides
in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The gut microbiota continuously adapts to the host …

Skeletal muscle is a highly plastic tissue that plays a central role in human health and
disease. Aging is associated with a decrease in muscle mass and function (sarcopenia) that …

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at risk of sarcopenia, which is associated
with poor clinical outcomes. We conducted this study to assess whether sarcopenia predicts …

Epidemiological studies show that both the incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
and the proportion of people with obesity and/or obesity-associated metabolic syndrome …

Background Age‐related muscle dysfunctions are common disorders resulting in poor
quality of life in the elderly. Probiotic supplementation is a potential strategy for preventing …

In concern to the continuously rising global prevalence of obesity, diabetes and associated
diseases, novel preventive and therapeutic approaches are urgently required. However, to …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is considered one of the most common joint disorders worldwide and its
prevalence is constantly increasing due to the global longevity and changes in eating habits …

Within the past year, several studies have reported a positive role for the gut microbiome on
the maintenance of skeletal muscle mass, evidence that contrasts previous reports of a …

Background and aims Despite animal studies revealing a causal link between the gut
microbiota and skeletal muscle mass, the role of the gut microbiome and its metabolites in …