Since the renaissance of microbiome research in the past decade, much insight has
accumulated in comprehending forces shaping the architecture and functionality of resident …

Iron (Fe) is a highly ample metal on planet earth (~ 35% of the Earth's mass) and is
particularly essential for most life forms, including from bacteria to mammals. Nonetheless …

The consumer demand has changed from energy providing diet to the diet with balanced
nutrient profile along with metabolic, physiological, health and functional benefits. Probiotics …

Blood in healthy organisms is seen as a 'sterile'environment: it lacks proliferating microbes.
Dormant or not-immediately-culturable forms are not absent, however, as intracellular …

The human gastrointestinal tract harbors trillions of bacteria, most of which are commensal
and have adapted over time to the milieu of the human colon. Their many metabolic …

Iron deficiency is the most frequent nutritional deficiency in the world with an estimated 1.4
billion people affected. The usual way to fight iron deficiency is iron fortification, but this …

Iron deficiency in the human body is a global issue with an impact on more than two billion
individuals worldwide. The most important functions ensured by adequate amounts of iron in …

Adequate amounts of a wide range of micronutrients are needed by body tissues to maintain
health. Dietary intake must be sufficient to meet these micronutrient requirements. Mineral …

There is increasing evidence that food is an important factor that influences and shapes the
composition and configuration of the gut microbiota. Most studies have focused on …

Background Iron plays a pivotal role in various physiological processes, including intestinal
inflammation, ferroptosis, and the modulation of the gut microbiome. However, the way these …