Introduction Following consumption of milk, lactose, a disaccharide of glucose and
galactose, is hydrolyzed and absorbed in the upper gastrointestinal tract. However …

Reuterin, a mixture of different forms of 3-hydroxypropanal (3-HPA), including HPA hydrate
and HPA dimer, is an antimicrobial compound converted from glycerol by Lactobacillus …

Previous studies on capsaicin, the bioactive compound in chili peppers, have shown that it
may have a beneficial effect in vivo when part of a regular diet. These positive health …

The consumption of probiotics is widely encouraged due to reports of their positive effects on
human health. In particular, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus strain GG (LGG) is an approved …

Intestinal fibrosis is a long–term complication of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).
Changes in microbial populations have been linked with the onset of fibrosis and some food …

Background The incidence of constipation increases among the elderly (> 65 years), while
abdominal pain decreases. Causes include changes in lifestyle (eg, diet and reduced …

To further improve the utilization rate of starch in the fermentation of Baoning vinegar, the
effects of Aspergillus niger biofortification on the quality and microbial community of vinegar …

This study aimed to find the best in vitro fermentation method by integrative analysis of the
gut microbiota and metabolome. We selected five different media: brain heart infusion broth …

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are major gut microbiota-derived metabolites, which can
reshape the intestine and regulate gut immunity. The application of conventional GC …

Human colonic neuromuscular functions decline among the elderly. The aim was to explore
the involvement of senescence. A preliminary PCR study looked for age-dependent …