Recent years' investigations of the co-evolution and functional integration of the human body
and its commensal microbiota have disclosed that the microbiome has a major impact on …

Vitamin B12 is synthesized exclusively by microorganisms; therefore, humans must absorb it
from food. Excellent sources of B12 are foods of ruminant origin, so dairy and meat products …

Practical Handbook of Microbiology, 4th edition provides basic, clear and concise
knowledge and practical information about working with microorganisms. Useful to anyone …

Since milk whey is an abundant dairy by-product and a significant threat to the environment,
its utilization is of great interest. The study compares valorization of lactose and lactates …

Bioactive peptides (BAPs) obtained from plants and microbes have been thoroughly
explored and studied due to their prophylactic properties. The use of BAPs seems to be a …

The group of conjugated fatty acids known as conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) isomers have
been extensively studied with regard to their bioactive potential in treating some of the most …

Vitamin B12 exists naturally in foods of animal origin and is synthesised only by certain
bacteria. New food sources are needed to ensure vitamin B12 intake in risk groups. This …

In this study we show increased biomass formation for four species of food‐grade propionic
acid bacteria (Acidipropionibacterium acidipropionici, Acidipropionibacterium jensenii …

The healthy human body is inhabited with a large number of bacteria, forming natural flora. It
is even estimated that for a human body, its amount of DNA is less important that its bacterial …

Micronutrient deficiency still occurs in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) despite the availability of
several food resources, particularly fermented foods and vegetables, with high nutritional …