Dietary fibre has long been established as a nutritionally important, health-promoting food
ingredient. Modern dietary practices have seen a significant reduction in fibre consumption …

Postbiotics are functional bioactive compounds, generated in a matrix during fermentation,
which may be used to promote health. The term postbiotics can be regarded as an umbrella …

The consumption of whole grain products is often related to beneficial effects on consumer
health. Dietary fibre is an important component present in whole grains and is believed to be …

Dietary fiber is a widely recognized nutrient for human health. Previous studies proved that
dietary fiber has significant implications for gastrointestinal health by regulating the gut …

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 …

Obesity is a mostly preventable diet-related disease and currently a major challenge for
human populations worldwide. Obesity is a major risk factor for diseases such as type 2 …

Foods high in carbohydrates are an important part of a healthy diet, since they provide the
body with glucose to support bodily functions and physical activity. However, the abusive …

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are common medications within the practice of
gastroenterology. These drugs, which act through the irreversible inhibition of the …

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), one of the fastest growing metabolic diseases, has been
characterized by metabolic disorders including hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia and insulin …

The gastrointestinal tract is a complex ecosystem that contains a large number of
microorganisms with different metabolic capacities. Modulation of the gut microbiome can …