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Dietary fibers are indigestible carbohydrates, which are present in several daily foods such as beans, legumes, whole grain products, and whole fruits and vegetables. The Food and Drug Administration recommends a daily fiber uptake of 25 g. However, in 2009-2010 the mean fiber intake of US adults
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Theoretical Framework
Schizophrenia is a chronic mental illness characterized by significant clinical heterogeneity and a long evolution over time, determined by periods of psychotic exacerbation and phases of stabilization. The semiology of this nosological entity is
A total of n=68 participants with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder who have residual psychotic symptoms which are of at least moderate severity will be randomized. Intestinal inflammation will be assessed through the measurement of antibodies to Saccharomyces cerevisiae, gliadin, Candida
Primary outcome:
1. To determine the change in knee joint function and physical performance in adults with obesity and knee osteoarthritis treated for 6 months with oligofructose-enriched inulin or placebo.
Secondary outcomes:
1. To determine the change in knee pain in adults with obesity and knee
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common life-shortening genetic condition among Caucasians in the United States. Individuals with CF have an altered gastrointestinal (GI) microbiota, which may be a result of chronic systemic inflammation and infection, frequent use of antibiotics, and/or medically
A randomized double-blinded study will include 270 volunteers without clinical manifestations of chronic diseases. Participants will be randomized into one of five arms daily consuming one of the following: placebo (maltodextrin, 8 g), inulin (8 g), pectin (8 g), beta-glucan (8 g) or
Soluble fibers (prebiotics) are fermented by beneficial bacteria (probiotics) in the colon to produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) which are the main source of nutrition for the cells in the gut. It has been reported that the fermentable fiber inulin and SCFAs may exert some beneficial effects
Background / State of Art:
Behçet's syndrome (BS) is a systemic inflammatory disorder characterized by a wide range of potential clinical manifestations with no gold-standard therapy. Although BS is usually not a life-threatening condition, mortality can be associated with vascular-thrombotic and
1. Background:
Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic intestinal inflammation, affecting approximately 130,000 Canadians. Its incidence and prevalence is rising worldwide. The disease etiology is unknown; however its pathogenesis is thought to be mediated by commensal gut bacteria, affected by
The prevalence of childhood obesity is increasing worldwide. The prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents has risen dramatically from 4% to 18% in 40 years.
Cause of obesity is gene-environment interactions. Recent evidence suggests that the gut microbiota is involved in
It is now recognized that overweight individuals have altered microbiota which could lead to intestinal barrier defects and chronic inflammation disorders. Polyphenols such as Proanthocyanidins may modulate the gut microbiota thereby providing beneficial effects on metabolic health. Inulin is a well
The pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is thought to be due to a combination of genetic, environmental and immunological factors. From a clinical stand point, there is great interest in determining if manipulation of the gut microbiota may be a viable therapeutic strategy in IBD
Over the past 10 years, considerable evidence has emerged from animal studies to suggest that the gut microbiome has significant effects on brain development and behavior, with bidirectional communication between the enteric nervous system, gut and the central nervous system (CNS) (Diaz Heijtz et