Dietary polyphenols to combat the metabolic diseases via altering gut microbiota

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is defined as the cluster of metabolic disorders that consist of insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, central adiposity, and hypertension, which is associated with metabolic diseases (MD). Gut microbiota (GM) has a profound effect on human metabolism. The composition and function of GM play a critical role in MD, but the mechanisms have not been fully understood yet. Microorganisms that colonize the human...