Recent findings point toward diet having a major impact on human health. Diets can either
affect the gut microbiota resulting in alterations in the host's physiological responses or by …

Vitamin K is traditionally connected with blood coagulation, since it is needed for the
posttranslational modification of 7 proteins involved in this cascade. However, it is also …

The interaction disorder between gut microbiota and its host has been documented in
different non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as metabolic syndrome …

The mammalian gastrointestinal tract and associated mucosal immune system harbor a
large repertoire of metabolites of prokaryotic and eukaryotic origin that play important roles …

Vitamin K is an essential bioactive compound required for optimal body function. Vitamin K
can be present in various isoforms, distinguishable by two main structures, namely …

In order to fully exploit the nutrient density concept, thorough understanding of the biological
activity of single nutrients in their interaction with other nutrients and food components from …

Intestinal diseases, such as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) and colorectal cancer
(CRC) generally characterized by clinical symptoms, including malabsorption, intestinal …

There is increasing evidence that food is an important factor that influences and shapes the
composition and configuration of the gut microbiota. Most studies have focused on …

Vitamins are essential components of enzyme systems involved in normal growth and
function. The quantitative estimation of the proportion of dietary vitamins, that is in a form …

As human life expectancy is rising, the incidence of age-associated diseases will also
increase. Scientific evidence has revealed that healthy diets, including good fats, vitamins …