Background The human gut hosts complex microbial communities, which are linked to
health and disease. The gut microbiota is continuously reshaped by multiple environmental …

Postbiotics, the next generation of probiotics, are extracts that are free of living and
nonviable bacteria and show strong modulatory effects on the gut flora. Examples include …

Many microbial exopolysaccharides (EPS) have been reported in the last decade, and their
fermentation processes, functional properties and applications, structural characterization …

The rapid digestion of starch, as the main source of energy in the human diet, causes an
acute increase in blood sugar levels that will affect blood glucose homeostasis. The …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a diseased condition incorporating the abnormal
accumulation of various metabolic components, including overweight or abdominal obesity …

This study delves into the transformative effects of supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2)
cannabis extracts and prebiotic substances (dextran, inulin, trehalose) on gut bacteria …

The global prevalence of obesity currently exceeds 1 billion people and is accompanied by
an increase in the aging population. Obesity and aging share many hallmarks and are …

As the world's population ages, more action is needed to encourage healthy lifestyles and
prolong life. The main risk factor for morbidity is aging, which is marked by a steady …