The gut microbiota is a highly specialized organ containing host-specific assemblages of
microbes whereby metabolic activity directly impacts human health and disease. In vitro gut …

Neonatal gut microbiota establishment represents a crucial stage for gut maturation,
metabolic and immunologic programming, and consequently short-and long-term health …

The Western diet, comprised of highly refined carbohydrates and fat but reduced complex
plant polysaccharides, has been attributed to the prevalence of obesity. A concomitant rise …

Background In-home iron fortification for infants in developing countries is recommended for
control of anaemia, but low absorption typically results in> 80% of the iron passing into the …

Breast milk has recently been recognized as source of commensal and potential probiotic
bacteria. The present study investigated whether viable strains of gut‐associated obligate …

Background: Iron is essential for the growth and virulence of many pathogenic
enterobacteria, whereas beneficial barrier bacteria, such as lactobacilli, do not require iron …

Background The role of the gut microbiota in patho‐physiology of irritable bowel syndrome
(IBS) is suggested by several studies. However, standard cultural and molecular methods …

Background Dietary changes are suggested to play a role in the increasing prevalence of
allergic diseases and asthma. Short‐chain fatty acids (SCFA s) are metabolites present in …

Initial neonatal gut colonisation is a crucial stage for developing a healthy physiology,
beneficially influenced by breast-feeding. Breast milk has been shown not only to provide …

The establishment of a pioneer gut microbiota is increasingly recognized as a crucial stage
in neonatal development influencing health throughout life. While current knowledge is …