The gut microbiota is a changing ecosystem, containing trillions of bacteria, continuously
shaped by many factors, such as dietary habits, seasonality, lifestyle, stress, antibiotics use …

Objective A diet low in fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and
polyols (FODMAP) is recommended for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), if general lifestyle …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a highly prevalent, chronic disorder that significantly
reduces patients' quality of life. Advances in diagnostic testing and in therapeutic options for …

Functional bowel disorders are highly prevalent disorders found worldwide. These disorders
have the potential to affect all members of society, regardless of age, sex, race, creed, color …

Over the past decade, the gut microbiota has emerged as a key component in regulating
brain processes and behavior. Diet is one of the major factors involved in sha** the gut …

Actinobacteria are one the four major phyla of the gut microbiota and, although they
represent only a small percentage, are pivotal in the maintenance of gut homeostasis …

Background & Aims A diet with reduced content of fermentable short-chain carbohydrates
(fermentable oligo-, di-, monosaccharides, and polyols [FODMAPs]) has been reported to be …

Objective A low FODMAP (Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides
And Polyols) diet reduces symptoms of IBS, but reduction of potential prebiotic and …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder which affects a large proportion of the
population globally. The precise etiology of IBS is still unknown, although consensus …

Background Application of modern rapid DNA sequencing technology has transformed our
understanding of the gut microbiota. Diet, in particular plant‐based fibre, appears critical in …