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Scrutinizing the Nutritional Aspects of Asian Mushrooms, Its Commercialization and Scope for Value-Added Products

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Mushrooms are nutrient-dense foods that can help address malnutrition and provide health benefits comparable to meat and eggs. They contain proteins, vitamins, minerals, and special compounds that help fight inflammation, boost immunity, and prevent diseases like cancer and heart disease. Mushroom-based products like powders, capsules, and fortified foods are becoming increasingly available in markets, offering practical ways to incorporate these nutritional benefits into daily diets.

Fermented Rice Bran: A Promising Therapeutic Agent Against High-Fat Diet-Induced Metabolic Disorders

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Fermented rice bran, created by fermenting rice byproduct with beneficial bacteria, shows promise in helping manage weight and blood sugar levels in studies using rats on high-fat diets. The fermentation process increases the nutritional value of rice bran by boosting protein, fiber, and antioxidant content. Animals supplemented with fermented rice bran for 8 weeks showed improved cognitive function, better liver health, and improved lipid profiles compared to those on high-fat diets alone.

Bioactive Metabolites from the Fruiting Body and Mycelia of Newly-Isolated Oyster Mushroom and Their Effect on Smooth Muscle Contractile Activity

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Researchers isolated a new oyster mushroom strain and studied how it affects digestive system health. They compared the fruiting body and mycelium (root-like structure) and found that water extracts of the fruiting body were rich in beneficial compounds like β-glucans and antioxidants. When tested on stomach muscle tissue, these extracts caused muscle contractions in a dose-dependent manner, suggesting potential benefits for digestive function. This discovery could lead to new natural supplements supporting gut health.

Changes of Active Substances in Ganoderma lucidum during Different Growth Periods and Analysis of Their Molecular Mechanism

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Scientists studied how the medicinal mushroom Ganoderma lucidum changes as it grows, discovering that different growth stages contain different beneficial compounds. The budding stage was found to have the highest levels of powerful healing compounds called triterpenoids and steroids. This research helps identify the best time to harvest the mushroom to get maximum health benefits, improving both quality and standardized production for medicinal use.

Acute Kidney Failure and Myocarditis Triggered by Magic Mushroom Toxicity in a Patient With Prior Cocaine Exposure

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A middle-aged man who used magic mushrooms along with alcohol and LSD developed severe kidney failure and heart inflammation. He had previously used cocaine, which made his condition worse by promoting blood clots throughout his body. Despite dialysis treatment, his kidneys stopped working, he developed heart problems and blood clots in major blood vessels, and he unfortunately passed away. This case highlights how dangerous it can be to mix magic mushrooms with other drugs, especially for people with a history of cocaine use.

Cellulose-Based Hydrogels for Wastewater Treatment: A Focus on Metal Ions Removal

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Heavy metal pollution from industrial activities poses serious health risks including cancer, kidney damage, and neurological problems. This review explores how cellulose-based hydrogels—soft, water-absorbing materials made from natural plant sources—can effectively remove toxic metals from contaminated water. These hydrogels are cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and can be reused multiple times, making them promising alternatives to conventional water treatment methods for industrial and municipal applications.

Ultrasound-assisted extraction of neuroprotective antioxidants from Ganoderma lucidum

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This research studied how to best extract healing compounds from the reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum), an important traditional Chinese medicine. Using advanced extraction techniques and computer modeling, scientists identified optimal conditions that doubled the amount of beneficial antioxidants obtained compared to conventional methods. They then tested these extracts on nerve cells in the laboratory, demonstrating that the extracts effectively protected cells from oxidative damage and injury.

Substrate composition effect on the nutritional quality of Pleurotus ostreatus (MK751847) fruiting body

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Researchers studied how different growing materials affect the nutritional value of oyster mushrooms. They found that mushrooms grown on palm oil waste mixed with wheat or rice bran had better nutritional quality than those grown on single materials. The best mushrooms for protein came from materials containing wheat bran, while fermented materials produced the most vitamins. This research shows how agricultural waste can be recycled into nutritious food.

Enhancing Pearl oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) performance by evaluating the influence of potassium humate and wheat straw on yield and biochemical attributes

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This study examined how adding potassium humate (a natural organic compound) to wheat straw substrate affects the growth and quality of oyster mushrooms. Researchers tested seven different amounts of potassium humate over two growing seasons and found that a moderate amount (0.5 g per 500 g straw) produced the best results, increasing both mushroom yield and nutritional value including vitamin C and beneficial sugars. Interestingly, using more potassium humate was not better, showing that balanced application is more effective than maximum supplementation for optimal mushroom production.

Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC) in the Screening of Botanicals–Its Versatile Potential and Selected Applications

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This review shows how thin-layer chromatography (TLC), a simple laboratory technique, is invaluable for analyzing plant materials. TLC helps scientists identify which plants are related to each other, find beneficial compounds in herbs, ensure herbal medicines are pure and safe, and track illegal psychoactive plants. Despite being less glamorous than modern equipment, TLC remains practical, affordable, and effective for everyday botanical analysis.

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