Diet, Gut Microbiota and Human Health

Abstract:

Diet is strongly associated with host metabolism and immune system. A number of studies have indicated that diets significantly affect the structure and function of gut microbiota, which further influence the physiological status of the host. Dietary strategies for the modulation of gut microbiota have become an area of ongoing research. This review concludes recent studies on the impacts of dietary patterns, dietary components and functional dietary supplements on gut microbiota and host health, aiming to facilitate the development of dietary strategies for gut microbiota modulation.