Prebiotics are either natural or synthetic non-digestible (non-) carbohydrate substances that
boost the proliferation of gut microbes. Undigested fructooligosaccharides in the large …

The human gut microbiota has been revealed in recent years as a factor that plays a
decisive role in the maintenance of human health, as well as in the development of many …

Aim To study the effects of a functional food-based dietary intervention on faecal microbiota
and biochemical parameters in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Materials and methods …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine and metabolic disorder that
affects 9–21% of reproductive-aged women. Affected women frequently display obesity …

Desulfovibrio (DSV) is frequently found in the human intestine but limited knowledge is
available regarding the relationship between DSV and host health. In this study, we …

The metabolic syndrome (MetS) comprises cardiometabolic risk factors frequently found in
individuals with obesity. Guidelines to prevent or reverse MetS suggest limiting fat intake …

Background and aims Obese children are more prone to becoming obese adults, and
excess adiposity consequently increases the risk of many complications, such as metabolic …

Probiotics are increasingly used by consumers and practitioners to reduce gastrointestinal
(GI) distress and improve gut function. Here, we sought to determine whether the addition of …

Background This paper aimed to examine the effects of probiotics on eight factors in
overweight or obese children by meta-analysis, namely, body mass index (BMI), total …

Obesity is a major public health concern that has almost reached the level of pandemic and
is rapidly progressing. The gut microbiota has emerged as a crucial regulator involved in the …