Immune cells and commensal microbes in the human intestine constantly communicate with
and react to each other in a stable environment in order to maintain healthy immune …

Abstract In May 2019, the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics
(ISAPP) convened a panel of nutritionists, physiologists and microbiologists to review the …

Probiotics and prebiotics are microbiota-management tools for improving host health. They
target gastrointestinal effects via the gut, although direct application to other sites such as …

Understanding how dietary nutrients modulate the gut microbiome is of great interest for the
development of food products and eating patterns for combatting the global burden of non …

The human gastrointestinal tract harbours a complex microbial community, which interacts
with the mucosal immune system closely. Gut microbiota plays a significant role in …

Carbohydrates comprise a large fraction of the typical diet, yet humans are only able to
directly process some types of starch and simple sugars. The remainder transits the large …

Background Functional foods are receiving high interest and attracting global attention due
to their therapeutic health benefits. Xylooligosaccharides (XOS) are potential prebiotics that …

Background Prebiotic soluble fibers are fermented by beneficial bacteria in the colon to
produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which are proposed to have systemic anti …

Human gut microbiota (HGM) is a microbial complex where dynamic mutualistic interactions
related to digestion and absorption of dietary components take place. The consumption of …

It is widely known that a good balance and healthy function for bacteria groups in the colon
are necessary to maintain homeostasis and preserve health. However, the lack of …