Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes are the predominant bacterial phyla colonizing the healthy
human gut. Accumulating evidence suggests that dietary fiber plays a crucial role in host …

The gut microbiota (GM) plays a crucial role in maintaining the overall health and well-being
of the host. Recent studies have demonstrated that the GM may significantly influence bone …

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complex, debilitating
disorder manifesting as severe fatigue and post-exertional malaise. The etiology of ME/CFS …

Clostridium butyricum is a butyrate-producing human gut symbiont that has been safely
used as a probiotic for decades. C. butyricum strains have been investigated for potential …

The past two decades have witnessed a global surge in the application of probiotics as
functional ingredients in food, animal feed, and pharmaceutical products. Among food …

Background Pediococcus pentosaceus, a promising strain of lactic acid bacteria (LAB), is
gradually attracting attention, leading to a rapid increase in experimental research. Due to …

The human gut microbiome, the host, and the environment are inextricably linked across the
life course with significant health impacts. Consisting of trillions of bacteria, fungi, viruses …

Background Gastrectomy is the most effective treatment to improve the clinical survival rate
of patients with gastric cancer. However, the pathophysiological changes caused by …

Clostridium butyricum (C. butyricum) has been reported to improve the intestinal health,
whereas the mechanism is still uncertain. In this study, weaned piglets were treated with C …

The gut microbiome has been speculated to modulate feeding behavior through multiple
factors, including short-chain fatty acids (SCFA). Evidence on this relationship in humans is …