This paper comprises an updated version of the 2014 review which reported 1846 volatile
organic compounds (VOCs) identified from healthy humans. In total over 900 additional …

The consumption of sugar-free foods is growing because of their low-calorie content and the
health concerns about products with high sugar content. Sweeteners that are frequently …

The human body is host to a vast number of microbes, including bacterial, fungal, and
protozoal microorganisms, which together constitute our microbiota. Evidence is emerging …

A compendium of all the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emanating from the human
body (the volatolome) is for the first time reported. 1840 VOCs have been assigned from …

Epidemic obesity and diabetes encouraged the changes in population lifestyle and
consumers' food products awareness. Food industry has responded people's demand by …

Background Human gut bacteria can synthesize proteinogenic amino acids and produce a
range of metabolites via protein fermentation, some known to exert beneficial or harmful …

The different compartments of the gastrointestinal tract are inhabited by populations of micro-
organisms. By far the most important predominant populations are in the colon where a true …

It is widely known that a good balance and healthy function for bacteria groups in the colon
are necessary to maintain homeostasis and preserve health. However, the lack of …

Obesity has recently been linked to the composition of human microbiota and the production
of short chain fatty acids (SCFAs). However, these findings rely on experimental studies …

It is generally accepted that carbohydrate fermentation results in beneficial effects for the
host because of the generation of short chain fatty acids, whereas protein fermentation is …