A review of metabolic potential of human gut microbiome in human nutrition

The human gut contains a plethora of microbes, providing a platform for metabolic interaction between the host and microbiota. Metabolites produced by the gut microbiota act as a link between gut microbiota and its host. These metabolites act as messengers having the capacity to alter the gut microb...

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Published in:Archives of microbiology 2018-03, Vol.200 (2), p.203-217
Main Authors: Yadav, Monika, Verma, Manoj Kumar, Chauhan, Nar Singh
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biochemistry
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Biotechnology
Cell Biology
Digestive system
Diseases
Ecological effects
Ecology
Health
Human nutrition
Intestinal microflora
Life Sciences
Metabolism
Metabolites
Microbial Ecology
Microbiology
Microbiota
Microorganisms
Mini-Review
Nutrition
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Summary:The human gut contains a plethora of microbes, providing a platform for metabolic interaction between the host and microbiota. Metabolites produced by the gut microbiota act as a link between gut microbiota and its host. These metabolites act as messengers having the capacity to alter the gut microbiota. Recent advances in the characterization of the gut microbiota and its symbiotic relationship with the host have provided a platform to decode metabolic interactions. The human gut microbiota, a crucial component for dietary metabolism, is shaped by the genetic, epigenetic and dietary factors. The metabolic potential of gut microbiota explains its significance in host health and diseases. The knowledge of interactions between microbiota and host metabolism, as well as modification of microbial ecology, is really beneficial to have effective therapeutic treatments for many diet-related diseases in near future. This review cumulates the information to map the role of human gut microbiota in dietary component metabolism, the role of gut microbes derived metabolites in human health and host–microbe metabolic interactions in health and diseases.
ISSN:0302-8933
1432-072X
DOI:10.1007/s00203-017-1459-x