Dr Zheng Feei Ma Zheng.Ma@uwe.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer in Public Health
The gut microbiota has been increasingly recognised as a critical determinant of human health, influencing a wide range of physiological processes. A healthy gut microbiota is essential for maintaining metabolic, immune, and gastrointestinal homeostasis, contributing to overall well-being. Alterations in its composition and functionality, often referred to as microbial dysbiosis, are strongly associated with the development of gut-related and systemic diseases. The gut microbiota synthesises several components and interacts with epithelial cell receptors, influencing processes that extend beyond nutritional status to the pathogenesis of diseases such as obesity, which extend beyond their known contribution to nutritional status. Therefore, this state-of-the-art review synthesises findings from recent studies on the composition, functions, and influencing factors of the gut microbiota, with a focus on its role in obesity. A systematic search of peer-reviewed literature was conducted to ensure comprehensive coverage, while expert insights are incorporated to discuss emerging research directions and future perspectives in the field.
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Jan 27, 2025 |
Online Publication Date | Feb 4, 2025 |
Publication Date | Feb 4, 2025 |
Deposit Date | Feb 15, 2025 |
Publicly Available Date | Feb 26, 2025 |
Journal | Foods |
Electronic ISSN | 2304-8158 |
Publisher | MDPI |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 14 |
Issue | 3 |
Article Number | 492 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.3390/foods14030492 |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/13760615 |
The role of the gut microbiota in health, diet, and disease with a focus on obesity
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