Obesity is caused by a long-term difference between energy intake and expenditure—an
imbalance that is seemingly easily restored by increasing exercise and reducing caloric …

Given the worldwide epidemic of diet-related chronic diseases, evidence-based dietary
recommendations are fundamentally important for health promotion. Despite the importance …

“Dietary fiber”(DF) refers to a type of carbohydrate that cannot be digested fully. DF is not an
essential nutrient, but it plays an important part in enhancing digestive capacity and …

An increasing amount of evidence reveals that the gut microbiota is involved in the
pathogenesis and progression of various cardiovascular diseases. In patients with heart …

Metformin is a first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM); however, its underlying
mechanism is not fully understood. Gut microbiota affect the development and progression …

Obesity is a rapidly growing problem of public health on a worldwide scale, responsible for
more than 60% of deaths associated with high body mass index. Recent studies …

The colon harbours a dynamic and complex community of microorganisms, collectively
known as the gut microbiota, which constitutes the densest microbial ecosystem in the …

The gut microbiota is a major factor contributing to the regulation of energy homeostasis and
has been linked to both excessive body weight and accumulation of fat mass (ie, overweight …

Dietary fibres constitute a heterogeneous class of nutrients that are key in the prevention of
various chronic diseases. Most dietary fibres are fermented by the gut microbiome and may …

Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and inulin are the most used fructans in food manufacturing,
including bakery, dairy, meat products and beverages. In this context, this review …