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Clinical benefits of β-glucan supplementation in children: a review

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This review examines how β-glucan, a natural fiber found in mushrooms, yeast, and grains, can help strengthen children’s immune systems and improve their health. Studies show that β-glucan supplementation may reduce the frequency and severity of colds and respiratory infections, improve digestive health, help control blood sugar levels, and support overall development. The evidence suggests that β-glucan could be a valuable dietary supplement for malnourished or immunocompromised children worldwide.

Chitosan and Chitooligosaccharide: The Promising Non-Plant-Derived Prebiotics with Multiple Biological Activities

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Chitosan and chitooligosaccharide are natural compounds derived from crustacean shells and fungi that act as prebiotics to improve gut health. These compounds can fight bacteria and viruses, reduce inflammation, protect against oxidative stress, and help maintain healthy weight and blood sugar levels. They represent a promising, biodegradable alternative to synthetic pharmaceuticals with multiple health benefits.

Gut fungal profiles reveal phylosymbiosis and codiversification across humans and nonhuman primates

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Researchers studied fungal communities in the guts of humans and various primates to understand how these fungi evolved alongside their hosts. They discovered that more closely related primate species have more similar fungal communities, and that some fungi show signs of evolving together with primates over millions of years. These findings suggest that gut fungi are long-term partners with their hosts rather than temporary travelers from diet alone.

Human Gut Microbiome: A Connecting Organ Between Nutrition, Metabolism, and Health

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Your gut bacteria function like an extra organ, helping digest food and producing important compounds that affect your whole body. The type of bacteria in your gut depends on diet, delivery method at birth, and antibiotics you’ve taken. Eating more fiber and taking certain probiotics can improve your bacterial balance and help prevent diseases like diabetes, obesity, and heart problems. This suggests that managing your gut microbiome through diet might be just as important as taking traditional medicines for staying healthy.

Disseminated subcutaneous sporotrichosis in an immunocompetent patient: A case report and a systematic literature review

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A 74-year-old man developed painful red masses on his arm and hand after being stuck by a tree branch. Tests identified the infection was caused by a fungus called Sporothrix schenckii. Despite having a normal immune system, the infection had spread across his arm in an unusual pattern. Treatment with an antifungal medication called itraconazole completely healed the lesions within four months without any scarring.

Advances in Fungal Natural Products: Insights into Bioactivity and Therapeutic Potential

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Medicinal mushrooms and fungi contain powerful natural chemicals that can boost immunity, reduce inflammation, fight cancer, and protect the brain. Scientists are now better able to identify and study these compounds using advanced techniques, and some are being tested as supplements or alongside traditional medicines. This research shows that mushrooms could become important tools in treating diseases like inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer.

The Benefits and Applications of Lactobacillus plantarum in Food and Health: A Narrative Review

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Lactobacillus plantarum is a beneficial bacterium commonly found in fermented foods like yogurt and cheese that acts as a natural probiotic. It can help preserve food, improve flavor, and boost health by supporting digestion, strengthening immunity, and reducing inflammation. Research shows it may help with weight management, blood sugar control, and mental health, making it valuable for both the food industry and medical applications.

Three Different Types of β-Glucans Enhance Cognition: The Role of the Gut-Brain Axis

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Researchers tested three types of β-glucans—fiber compounds found in mushrooms, oats, and other foods—to see if they could improve memory in mice. All three types enhanced recognition memory and reduced brain inflammation, while only oat β-glucan significantly changed gut bacteria composition. The findings suggest that different β-glucans may help prevent cognitive decline through different mechanisms involving the gut-brain connection.

Mycobiome of Stool, Blood, Thrombus and Vessel Wall in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Patients

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This study examined fungal communities in blood, stool, and damaged aorta tissues from patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm, a serious condition where the main blood vessel weakens and bulges. Researchers found that healthy blood vessels contain protective fungi called Tomentella, while damaged vessels have high levels of harmful fungi called Malassezia. Interestingly, the fungi found in damaged vessel walls may not come directly from the gut, suggesting they originate from other body parts like the mouth or skin. These findings suggest that controlling fungal communities with targeted antifungal treatments might help prevent or slow aneurysm development.

Disease: inflammatory bowel disease