Background: Capsaicin, a natural alkaloid in chili peppers, regulates glycemic levels, however, its mechanisms and therapeutic potential remain unclear. This study aimed to elucidate the role of gut microbiota and their metabolites in mediating capsaicin’s glycemic regulatory effects. We conducte...
STW 5, a blend of 9 medicinal plant extracts, exhibits promising efficacy in treating functional gastrointestinal disorders, notably irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Nonetheless, its effects on the gastrointestinal microbiome and the role of microbiota on the conversion of its constituents are sti...
Myocardial ischemia(MI) is a pathological state of abnormal energy metabolism due to insufficient blood and oxygen supply to the coronary arteries. The 'gut-heart axis' theory plays an important role in myocardial ischemia occurrence, mechanism, prevention, and cure. Traditional Mongolian medicin...
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) represents the most common chronic liver disease worldwide. Caloric restriction (CR) is a major dietary intervention known to reshape the gut microbiota; however, the implications of these microbial changes for MASLD pathophysiology...
Background: Constipation is a common gastrointestinal disorder. Lactobacillus plantarum has been reported to have the effect of relieving constipation, but its underlying mechanism remains unclear.
Results: Lactiplantibacillus plantarum SYS1 was identified through in ...