Animal studies indicate that the composition of gut microbiota may be involved in the
progression of insulin resistance to type 2 diabetes. Probiotics and/or prebiotics could be a …

Metabolic syndrome (MS) comprises central obesity, increased plasma glucose levels,
hyperlipidemia and hypertension, and its incidence is increasing due to changes in lifestyle …

Gastrointestinal transit time may be an important determinant of glucose homeostasis and
metabolic health through effects on nutrient absorption and microbial composition, among …

Inulin as a heterogeneous blend of fructose polymers is diversely found in nature primarily
as storage carbohydrates in plants. Besides, inulin is believed to induce certain techno …

Abstract Background and Aims Human gut microbiota play an important role in maintaining
human health. Dietary fibers, ie prebiotics, are fermented by human gut microbiota into the …

Complex relationships exist between the gut microflora and their human hosts. Emerging
evidence suggests that bacterial dysbiosis within the colon may be involved in the …

Background & aims We are aware of no study indicating the effects of synbiotic food
consumption on metabolic profiles, inflammation and oxidative stress among diabetic …

Background Currently, many clinical trials have shown that inulin-type fructans (ITF)
supplementation is associated with glycemic control; nevertheless, the results are …

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of high performance inulin
supplementation on blood glycemic control and antioxidant status in women with type 2 …

To our knowledge, no reports are available indicating the favorable effects of synbiotic bread
consumption on blood lipid profiles among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) …