The genome of gut microbes encodes a collection of enzymes whose metabolic functions
contribute to the bioavailability and bioactivity of unabsorbed (poly) phenols. Datasets from …

Epidemiological data suggest that regular intake of isoflavones from soy reduces the
incidence of estrogen-dependent and aging-associated disorders, such as menopause …

Lactobacillaceae are among the major fermentation organisms in most food fermentations
but the metabolic pathways for conversion of (poly) phenolic compounds by lactobacilli have …

With the growing demand for functional foods having better nutraceutical properties, lactic
acid bacteria (LAB) has become an important industrial microorganism. LAB play a …

Natural products have been extensively applied in clinical practice, characterized by multi-
component and multi-target, many pharmacodynamic substances, complex action …

Highlights•Latest studies on interindividual variability in health effects of polyphenols.•The
role of gene polymorphisms is worth further study.•Identification of microbial metabolic …

The etiopathogenesis of multiple sclerosis (MS) is strongly affected by environmental factors
such as diet and the gut microbiota. An isoflavone-rich (ISO) diet was previously shown to …

Soy isoflavones have been suggested as an alternative treatment for managing
postmenopausal symptoms and promoting long-term health due to their structural similarity …

(S)-Equol is the terminal metabolite of daidzein and plays important roles in human health.
However, due to anaerobic inefficiency, limited productivity in (S)-equol-producing strains …

There are many studies focusing on the alleviation of menopausal symptoms; however, little
is known about the role of gut microorganisms in menopausal symptoms. Ovariectomized …