The inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are contemporary conditions of industrialized
societies. The prevalence of IBD continues to increase steadily in Western countries, and …

Ageing of the global population has become a public health concern with an important socio-
economic dimension. Ageing is characterized by an increase in the concentration of …

The human gut harbors a large and complex community of beneficial microbes that remain
stable over long periods. This stability is considered critical for good health but is poorly …

Gut microbiota has a fundamental role in the energy homeostasis of the host and is essential
for proper “education” of the immune system. Intestinal microbial communities are able to …

Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is a well-established treatment for recurrent
Clostridioides difficile infection. FMT has become a more readily available and useful new …

Background Faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is emerging as a novel therapy for
ulcerative colitis (UC). Interpretation of efficacy of FMT for UC is complicated by differences …

Dietary polyphenols present in a broad range of plant foods have been related to beneficial
health effects. This review aims to update the current information about the modulation of the …

The human gut microbiota is a complex system that is essential to the health of the host.
Increasing evidence suggests that the gut microbiota may play an important role in the …

Background In patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), alterations of the intestinal microbiota,
termed dysbiosis, have been postulated to contribute to intestinal inflammation. Fecal …

IBD is a chronic disorder with disease onset ranging from early childhood to beyond the
sixth decade of life. The factors that determine the age of onset currently remain …