Obesity is a major risk factor for develo** gallstone disease (GSD). Previous studies have
shown that obesity is associated with an elevated Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio in the gut …

The efficacy of drugs widely varies in individuals, and the gut microbiota plays an important
role in this variability. The commensal microbiota living in the human gut encodes several …

The assembly of the newborn's gut microbiota during the first months of life is an
orchestrated process resulting in specialized microbial ecosystems in the different gut …

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 …

Liver disease encompasses pathologies as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, non-alcoholic
steatohepatitis, alcohol liver disease, hepatocellular carcinoma, viral hepatitis, and …

High-fat diet (HFD) induces inflammation and microbial dysbiosis, which are components of
the metabolic syndrome. Nutritional strategies can be a valid tool to prevent metabolic and …

Physical activity, exercise, or physical fitness are being studied as helpful
nonpharmacological therapies to reduce signaling pathways related to inflammation …

Simple Summary The set of microbes in our body, called microbiota, exerts a wide variety of
beneficial effects and is related to the state of health of the person. An alteration in the …

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic immune-mediated disorder, whose etiology is not fully
understood and for which no effective treatment is available. Recently, research has focused …

Intestinal microbiota gained attention due to its pleiotropic effect on intestinal barrier,
nutrients metabolism and on immune system development and functions. Recent evidence …