The gut microbiota contributes to diverse aspects of host physiology, ranging from
immunomodulation to drug metabolism. Changes in the gut microbiota composition are …

Over the past decade, the gut microbiota has emerged as a key component in regulating
brain processes and behavior. Diet is one of the major factors involved in shaping the gut …

Non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) are commonly integrated into human diet and presumed to
be inert; however, animal studies suggest that they may impact the microbiome and …

The observation that unhealthy diets (those that are low in whole grains, fruits and
vegetables, and high in sugar, salt, saturated fat and ultra-processed foods) are a major risk …

A poor diet is one of the leading causes for noncommunicable diseases. Due to the
increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity, there is a strong focus on dietary …

Over the last years, a growing body of evidence suggests that gut microbial communities
play a fundamental role in many aspects of human health and diseases. The gut microbiota …

Non-nutritive artificial sweeteners (NNSs) may have the ability to change the gut microbiota,
which could potentially alter glucose metabolism. This study aimed to determine the effect of …

Health risk behaviours (HRB) across the lifespan have been associated with higher
cumulative physiological burden as measured by allostatic load (AL). This study examines …

The global rise in obesity, type II diabetes, and other metabolic disorders in recent years has
been attributed in part to the overconsumption of added sugars. Sugar reduction strategies …

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and food additives have become ubiquitous components of
the modern human diet. There is increasing evidence of an association between diets rich in …