Essential oils and microbiota: Implications for diet and weight control

The microbiota, essential oils, and diet have been shown to interact with one another in ways that influence weight control. The review focus on gut microbiota, essential oils, and diet for weight control, (1) specifically addressing the role of diet on gut microbiota in weight control, (2) to assess the effectiveness of essential oils in the diet in weight control, (3) discussing the interconnections and implications of gut microbiota, essential oils, and diet in weight control. The effects of essential oils on gut microbiota and weight management are rather complex similar to the case with many other natural products. Essential oils are effective in weight control by affecting microbiota and various molecular targets. Changing the gut microbiota by diet and inclusion of essential oils to balance its composition can be a promising approach for weight control.