Postbiotics are bioactive substances that are useful and are produced during fermentation in
the matrix. Postbiotics are under a fragile balance in our body, excessive metabolities, may it …

Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs), chronic disorders characterized by either
abdominal pain, altered intestinal motility, or their combination, have a worldwide …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional constipation (FC) are among the most
common disorders of gut–brain interaction, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. Most …

“Dietary fiber”(DF) refers to a type of carbohydrate that cannot be digested fully. DF is not an
essential nutrient, but it plays an important part in enhancing digestive capacity and …

Trillions of bacteria reside within our gastrointestinal tract, ideally forming a mutually
beneficial relationship between us. However, persistent changes in diet and lifestyle in the …

Nondigestible carbohydrates (NDCs) are food components, including nonstarch
polysaccharides and resistant starches. Many NDCs are classified as dietary fibers by the …

Background FODMAPs produce similar small bowel water and colonic gas in patients with
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and healthy controls (HCs), despite IBS patients reporting …

Background Ondansetron may be beneficial in irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea (IBS‐
D). Aim To conduct a 12‐week parallel group, randomised, double‐blind, placebo …

Dietary fiber-rich foods have been associated with numerous health benefits, including a
reduced risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Harnessing the potential to deliver …

Background Carbohydrate fermentation plays a pivotal role in maintaining colonic health
with excessive proximal and deficient distal fermentation being detrimental. Aims To utilise …