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View article: Gut microbiome profiles and associated functional pathways are linked to Mediterranean diet adherence and blood glucose control in adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus
Gut microbiome profiles and associated functional pathways are linked to Mediterranean diet adherence and blood glucose control in adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus Open
In adults with T1DM, greater MD adherence is associated with better glycaemic control and a favourable gut microbiome. Specific microbial pathways may underlie these associations. Integrating diet and microbiome data supports personalized …
View article: Microbiome profiling of Grana Padano and Parmigiano Reggiano cheeses reveals cheese-specific biomarkers, psychobiotic potential, and bioprotective activities
Microbiome profiling of Grana Padano and Parmigiano Reggiano cheeses reveals cheese-specific biomarkers, psychobiotic potential, and bioprotective activities Open
Grana Padano (GP), Trentingrana (TG), and Parmigiano Reggiano (PR) are among the finest Italian Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) cheeses. GP, TG, and PR undergo extensive proteolysis during ripening, where the microbiome metabolizes a…
View article: Comparative analysis of antibiotic-administered vs. antibiotic-free farming in meat production: Implications for health, environment, and antibiotic resistance
Comparative analysis of antibiotic-administered vs. antibiotic-free farming in meat production: Implications for health, environment, and antibiotic resistance Open
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an escalating global health problem, endangering human, animal, and environmental health. In animal farming, the widespread use of antimicrobials is recognized one of the major drivers of AMR. Therefore, t…
View article: Postbiotics versus probiotics: Possible new allies for human health
Postbiotics versus probiotics: Possible new allies for human health Open
Postbiotics, defined as "preparations of inanimate microorganisms and/or their components that confer a health benefit to the host," are emerging as a new frontier in nutritional and clinical research. This review aims to summarize the cur…
View article: A Novel Plant‐Based Food to Enlarge the Access of Healthy Bioactive Compounds Typical of the Mediterranean Diet to Non‐Adherent People
A Novel Plant‐Based Food to Enlarge the Access of Healthy Bioactive Compounds Typical of the Mediterranean Diet to Non‐Adherent People Open
We selected ingredients with a high content of bioactive components typical of the Mediterranean diet (MD) and designed an MD‐based food. Its effect on human gut microbiota, microbiome, and metabolome was explored in comparison to placebo …
View article: Microbes Saving Lives and Reducing Suffering
Microbes Saving Lives and Reducing Suffering Open
Given the overexploitation of the resources of planet Earth, due in large part to the ever-increasing human population (https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-consumption-production/), which has already compromised vital pla…
View article: Gut microbiome composition is linked to Mediterranean diet adherence and blood glucose control in adults with type 1 diabetes
Gut microbiome composition is linked to Mediterranean diet adherence and blood glucose control in adults with type 1 diabetes Open
Microbiome composition has been related to blood glucose control in children with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The Mediterranean Diet (MD) influences microbiome composition in healthy people. Whether MD influences blood glucose control in adults…
View article: Genomic features and prevalence of Ruminococcus species in humans are associated with age, lifestyle, and disease
Genomic features and prevalence of Ruminococcus species in humans are associated with age, lifestyle, and disease Open
The genus Ruminococcus is dominant in the human gut, but higher levels of some species, such as R. gnavus, R. torques, and R. bromii, have been linked to health or disease. In this study, we analyzed >9,000 Ruminococcus metagenome-assemble…
View article: Bifidobacteriaceae diversity in the human microbiome from a large-scale genome-wide analysis
Bifidobacteriaceae diversity in the human microbiome from a large-scale genome-wide analysis Open
We performed a large-scale genome-wide analysis aiming to investigate the prevalence and strain-level diversity of Bifidobacteriaceae species in the human microbiome. We considered 9,528 publicly available human metagenomes and integrated …
View article: A comprehensive analysis of coffee silverskin bioconversion by Hermetia illucens larvae
A comprehensive analysis of coffee silverskin bioconversion by Hermetia illucens larvae Open
Coffee silverskin, the outer layer of the green coffee bean, represents a major by-product of the coffee industry derived from the roasting process. In recent years the development of sustainable and circular strategies to manage and valor…
View article: Consumption of a Sourdough-Leavened Croissant Enriched with a Blend of Fibers Influences Fasting Blood Glucose in a Randomized Controlled Trial in Healthy Subjects
Consumption of a Sourdough-Leavened Croissant Enriched with a Blend of Fibers Influences Fasting Blood Glucose in a Randomized Controlled Trial in Healthy Subjects Open
Results suggested that a 2-wk consumption of a sourdough croissant claimed as "source of dietary fiber" improved fasting glycemia compared with a conventional sourdough croissant in healthy subjects. The reduced serum DPPIV activity and in…
View article: Gaba-producing lactobacilli boost cognitive reactivity to negative mood without improving cognitive performance: A human Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Cross-Over study
Gaba-producing lactobacilli boost cognitive reactivity to negative mood without improving cognitive performance: A human Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Cross-Over study Open
We highlight the potential of this probiotic preparation to act as psycobiotics for the relief of negative mood feelings. The assessment of the psychotropic effects of dietary interventions in human participants has many challenges. Furthe…
View article: Microbiome signatures associated with flavor development differentiate Protected Designation of origin water Buffalo Mozzarella cheese from different production areas
Microbiome signatures associated with flavor development differentiate Protected Designation of origin water Buffalo Mozzarella cheese from different production areas Open
Water Buffalo Mozzarella (BM) is a typical cheese from Southern Italy with unique flavor profile and texture. It is produced following a traditional back-slopping procedure and received the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) label. To b…
View article: Persistence of folk dishes in the Coastal Cilento's Culinary Culture: an ethnogastronomic approach
Persistence of folk dishes in the Coastal Cilento's Culinary Culture: an ethnogastronomic approach Open
Local gastronomy could be considered a relevant part of the more general concept of Traditional Knowledge, that recently has attracted increasing attention by researchers, especially if associated with conservation and sustainable use of b…
View article: Gut Microbiome Composition Is Associated with Blood Glucose Control and Dietary Intake in People with Type 1 Diabetes
Gut Microbiome Composition Is Associated with Blood Glucose Control and Dietary Intake in People with Type 1 Diabetes Open
Background: Blood glucose control remains a challenge for type 1 diabetes (T1D) patients. Previous studies have shown an association between gut microbiota composition and T1D pathogenesis. However, little is known about the composition of…
View article: Fermented foods, their microbiome and its potential in boosting human health
Fermented foods, their microbiome and its potential in boosting human health Open
Fermented foods (FFs) are part of the cultural heritage of several populations, and their production dates back 8000 years. Over the last ~150 years, the microbial consortia of many of the most widespread FFs have been characterised, leadi…
View article: Gut Microbiome Composition Associated with Body Weight in People with Type 1 Diabetes and Related to Dietary Factors
Gut Microbiome Composition Associated with Body Weight in People with Type 1 Diabetes and Related to Dietary Factors Open
Background and Objectives: The gut microbiome composition has emerged as a potential contributor to metabolic health and it is influenced by several factors, such as dietary factors. Individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D) experience metabo…
View article: Relationships between diet and gut microbiome in an Italian and Dutch cohort: does the dietary protein to fiber ratio play a role?
Relationships between diet and gut microbiome in an Italian and Dutch cohort: does the dietary protein to fiber ratio play a role? Open
Purpose To investigate the relationships between the habitual diet, the protein to fiber ratio (P/F), and the gut microbiome in one Italian and one Dutch cohort of healthy subjects consuming an omnivore diet. Methods The Italian cohort inc…
View article: Aetiology, risk factors and microbiota composition in children with prolonged diarrhoea: A prospective case–controlled cohort study
Aetiology, risk factors and microbiota composition in children with prolonged diarrhoea: A prospective case–controlled cohort study Open
Aim Prolonged diarrhoea (ProD) refers to acute‐onset diarrhoea that persists for longer than 1 week. As the aetiology, risk factors and management are poorly defined, we prospectively enrolled children hospitalised in a high‐income setting…
View article: A novel plant-based food to make the benefits of the Mediterranean diet accessible to not adhering people
A novel plant-based food to make the benefits of the Mediterranean diet accessible to not adhering people Open
Background The Mediterranean Diet (MD) tangibly impacts on human health, but the access to this virtuous dietary habit is difficult for a considerable part of the population. In response to this challenge, we selected ingredients with high…