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Edible Mushrooms as Functional Ingredients for Development of Healthier and More Sustainable Muscle Foods: A Flexitarian Approach

This comprehensive review explains how edible mushrooms can be added to meat and fish products to make them healthier and more environmentally friendly. Mushrooms are rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and natural compounds that fight disease and prevent spoilage. By replacing part of the meat with mushrooms, food makers can create products with better nutrition, longer shelf-life, and reduced salt content, while supporting those pursuing flexitarian diets.

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Online Availability of Diamond Shruumz Before and After FDA Recall Initiation: Qualitative Assessment and Simulated Test Purchasing

Diamond Shruumz mushroom-based edible products caused severe illnesses in consumers and were recalled by the FDA in June 2024. Researchers discovered that despite the recall, many online sellers continued to advertise and sell these products across social media and websites. The study found that even two weeks after the recall, about one-third of the websites still successfully completed product sales, showing how difficult it is for regulators to enforce recalls on the internet.

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Eastern European Fermented Foods: Nutritional Value, Functional Potential, and Cultural Heritage

Eastern European fermented foods like sauerkraut, kefir, and kvass have been part of traditional diets for centuries and contain special compounds created during fermentation that may support heart health, digestion, and immunity. These foods provide beneficial bacteria and other active molecules that research suggests could help reduce inflammation and improve metabolic health, though more human studies are needed to fully understand their effects.

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Innovative Bioactive Nanofibrous Materials Combining Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Extracts and Electrospinning Method

This research explains how scientists use a technique called electrospinning to create tiny, beneficial fibers from medicinal plants. By combining plant extracts like turmeric with biodegradable polymers, researchers create advanced materials that can deliver medicine, promote wound healing, and fight bacteria. These innovative fibers represent a natural approach to healthcare, bringing ancient plant wisdom into modern nanotechnology for practical medical applications.

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The Nearly Complete Genome of Grifola frondosa and Light-Induced Genes Screened Based on Transcriptomics Promote the Production of Triterpenoid Compounds

Researchers sequenced the complete genetic code of maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa) and discovered how light exposure influences the production of beneficial compounds called triterpenoids. The high-quality genome assembly revealed 12,526 genes and showed that light triggers specific genes involved in making these medicinal compounds. This breakthrough provides a scientific foundation for growing maitake mushrooms with optimized levels of health-promoting substances.

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Biotechnological Applications of Mushrooms under the Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Crucial Aspects and Prospects from Farm to Pharmacy

Mushrooms are emerging as a powerful solution for solving global food, water, and energy challenges. Scientists are using biotechnology to produce tiny healing particles from mushrooms, clean up polluted soil and water, create renewable energy, and extract beneficial compounds for medicine and health. This review shows how integrated mushroom farming can help achieve sustainable development goals while reducing waste and supporting human wellbeing.

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From Microbes to Myocardium: A Comprehensive Review of the Impact of the Gut-Brain Axis on Cardiovascular Disease

Your gut bacteria play a surprising role in heart health through a communication network called the gut-brain axis. When the balance of gut bacteria is disrupted (dysbiosis), it can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure, and clogged arteries. Beneficial bacteria produce helpful compounds like short-chain fatty acids that reduce inflammation and protect blood vessels, while harmful bacteria produce compounds that increase heart disease risk. Simple interventions like eating more fiber, taking probiotics, managing stress, and exercising can help maintain a healthy gut microbiome and improve heart health.

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Dietary Phytochemicals in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Management: A Comprehensive Review

This review examines how plant-based compounds called phytochemicals can help prevent and manage heart disease. These compounds, found in foods like berries, nuts, tea, garlic, and whole grains, work through multiple mechanisms including reducing inflammation, lowering cholesterol, and improving blood vessel function. The review highlights that while pharmaceutical treatments exist, dietary approaches using phytochemical-rich foods offer a cost-effective and sustainable way to support heart health.

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Valorisation of fish scales and bones: a sustainable source of bioactive proteins and collagen for nutraceuticals

Fish scales and bones, usually thrown away as waste, contain valuable collagen and proteins that can improve skin, joints, and overall health. New extraction methods can recover these beneficial compounds efficiently while being environmentally friendly. Studies show that taking fish collagen supplements daily can improve skin appearance, reduce joint pain, and lower blood pressure, making them a sustainable and natural health solution.

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Exploring Bioactive Compounds from Fruit and Vegetable By-Products with Potential for Food and Nutraceutical Applications

This review explores how food waste from fruit and vegetable processing can be transformed into valuable health supplements and functional foods. By-products like peels, seeds, and leaves contain powerful compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Modern extraction techniques can efficiently recover these compounds in environmentally friendly ways, making it possible to create nutritious supplements while reducing food waste and supporting sustainable food production.

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