The intestinal microbiota has increasingly been shown to have a vital role in various aspects
of human health. Indeed, several studies have linked alterations in the gut microbiota with …

The specific metabolic contribution of consuming different energy-yielding macronutrients
(namely, carbohydrates, protein and lipids) to obesity is a matter of active debate. In this …

Background and aims Studies indicate that dietary fat quantity and quality influence the gut
microbiota composition which may as a consequence impact metabolic health. This …

We aimed to differentiate gut microbiota composition of overweight/obese and lean subjects
and to determine its association with clinical variables and dietary intake. A cross-sectional …

Emerging evidence and an in-depth understanding of the microbiome have helped in
identifying beneficial commensals and their therapeutic potentials. Specific commensal …

The worldwide prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is constantly increasing, and it
has become a major concern, with several implications for public health, economy, and …

Backgrounds Although increasing evidence suggests a role for the gut microbiota in
neurodevelopment, the actual structure and composition of microbiota in children with …

As the prevalence of metabolic disorders increases dramatically, the importance of
identifying environmental factors affecting metabolism control becomes greater accordingly …

The rising worldwide prevalence of obesity has become a major concern having many
implications for the public health and the economy. It is well known that many factors such as …

Certain antibiotics detected in urine are associated with childhood obesity. In the current
experimental study, we investigated two representative antibiotics detected in urine …