Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disorder of the colon
(IBD) that is hypothesized to be related to exposure to environmental risk factors leading to …

Psoriasis is an immune-mediated genetic skin disease. The underlying pathomechanisms
involve complex interaction between the innate and adaptive immune system. T cells …

A number of environmental factors have been associated with the development of IBD.
Alteration of the gut microbiota, or dysbiosis, is closely linked to initiation or progression of …

The largest surface of the human body exposed to the external environment is the gut. At this
level, the intestinal barrier includes luminal microbes, the mucin layer, gastrointestinal …

This review covers current knowledge of selenium in the dietary intake, its bioavailability,
metabolism, functions, biomarkers, supplementation and toxicity, as well as its relationship …

Trillions of microbes survive and thrive inside the human body. These tiny creatures are
crucial to the development and maturation of our immune system and to maintain gut …

Gut bacteria are an important component of the microbiota ecosystem in the human gut,
which is colonized by 10 14 microbes, ten times more than the human cells. Gut bacteria …

The microbial population residing within the human gut represents one of the most densely
populated microbial niche in the human body with growing evidence showing it playing a …

Obesity and its associated complications like type 2 diabetes (T2D) are reaching epidemic
stages. Increased food intake and lack of exercise are two main contributing factors. Recent …

Berries are rich in phenolic compounds such as phenolic acids, flavonols and anthocyanins.
These molecules are often reported as being responsible for the health effects attributed to …