Introduction to the special focus issue on the impact of diet on gut microbiota composition and function and future opportunities for nutritional modulation of the gut microbiome to improve human health

The severity of alcohol use disorders (AUDs) has recently been connected to microbiome changes, suggesting that the gut microbiome may play a role in the development of AUDs. The act of consuming an excessive amount of alcohol quickly is known as binge drinking. Binge drinking is frequently seen in the critical adolescent growth stage. In […]

This 2021 review provides an overview of recent discoveries on how the gut microbiota influences anxiety and depression. While these mental disorders have become massive health issues in recent decades, there is emerging evidence that suggests that unbalancing the microbial communities in the gut may greatly affect the physiological development of mood disorders. In fact, […]