This book discusses the effect of microbiota on human health and disease. The microbiome is a complex collection of microorganisms. The microbial community differs across body sites, driven by different environmental conditions, immunological factors, and interactions between microbial species. It is now well known that the microbiome interacts with its host, assisting in the bioconversion of nutrients and detoxification, boosting immunity, and protecting against pathogenic microbes. This book addresses such topics as the pathogenesis and role of microbiota in disease, the relationship of the microbiome with obesity, the interactions of gut microbiota and the brain, and the development of functional foods fortified with probiotic microorganisms.
Edited by:
Hoda El-Sayed Imprint: IntechOpen Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 260mm,
Width: 180mm,
ISBN:9781803560984 ISBN 10: 1803560983 Pages: 198 Publication Date:02 November 2022 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active