Aging is characterized by a progressive deterioration of physiological integrity, leading to
impaired functional ability and ultimately increased susceptibility to death. It is a major risk …

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), produced by colonic bacteria and obtained from the diet,
have been linked to beneficial effects on human health associated with their metabolic and …

Antibiotic therapy through short-term or repeated long-term prescriptions can have several
damaging effects on the normal microbiota of the gastrointestinal tract. Changes in …

Human gut microbiota (GM) includes a complex and dynamic population of microorganisms
that are crucial for well‐being and survival of the organism. It has been reported as diverse …

Accumulating evidence has indicated that intestinal microbiota is involved in the
development of various human diseases, including cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). In the …

Objectives Hypertension is one of the most important risk factors for cardio-cerebral vascular
diseases, which brings a heavy economic burden to society and becomes a major public …

Overweight and obesity are key risk factors of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Obesity is
currently presented as a pro-inflammatory state with an expansion in the outflow of …

The pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is commonly associated with altered
gut bacteria. However, whether the microbial dysbiosis that exists in human diabetic patients …

The importance of gut microbiota in health and disease is being highlighted by numerous
research groups worldwide. Atherosclerosis, the leading cause of heart disease and stroke …

High blood pressure (BP) presents a significant public health challenge. Recent findings
suggest that altered microbiota can exert a hypertensive effect on the host. One of the …