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Seagrass Enhalus acoroides extract mitigates obesity and diabetes via GLP-1, PPARγ, SREBP-1c modulation and gut microbiome restoration in diabetic zebrafish

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Researchers tested a seagrass extract called Enhalus acoroides on diabetic zebrafish and found it effectively reduced body weight and blood sugar levels, performing as well or better than metformin, a common diabetes medication. The extract worked by activating genes that promote glucose metabolism and reducing genes that promote fat storage. Importantly, the extract also restored healthy gut bacteria balance, which appears to play a key role in its therapeutic effects. These findings suggest that seagrass could be developed into a natural supplement or functional food to help treat obesity and diabetes.

Dietary Intake of Phytochemicals, Gut Microbiota, and Appetite Control

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This research editorial highlights how plant-based foods rich in phytochemicals can improve gut health by promoting beneficial bacteria growth and supporting communication between the gut and brain. These dietary interventions show promise in helping control appetite, improve metabolism, and reduce the risk of diseases like obesity and type 2 diabetes. The studies suggest that personalized nutrition approaches based on individual microbiome profiles could offer more effective disease prevention and health maintenance strategies.

Bioactive Potential of Tocosh Supplemented with Selenium-Enriched Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Biomass

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Researchers enhanced a traditional Peruvian fermented potato food called tocosh by adding selenium-enriched yeast. This combination reduced inflammation markers in immune cells without affecting its blood sugar impact or antioxidant properties. The resulting product shows promise as a functional food that could help people manage inflammatory conditions while improving nutritional content.

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

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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.

Therapeutic and Preventive Potential of Plant-Derived Antioxidant Nutraceuticals

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This comprehensive review explores how compounds found in plants can protect our bodies from harmful damage caused by oxidative stress, which is linked to aging and various diseases. Plant-based foods rich in antioxidants like berries, leafy greens, and olive oil contain special molecules that can help prevent cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic conditions. The review highlights that these natural compounds work through multiple beneficial mechanisms beyond just antioxidant activity, making plant-based diets an effective strategy for maintaining health and preventing disease.

Olive mill solid waste induces beneficial mushroom-specialized metabolite diversity revealed by computational metabolomics strategies

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Researchers studied how adding olive mill waste to mushroom growing substrate affects the beneficial compounds in two edible mushrooms. They used advanced computer analysis of chemical data to find that this waste product increases healthy compounds like hericenones while reducing potentially harmful mycotoxins. This discovery could help make mushroom farming more sustainable and produce safer, healthier mushrooms for consumers.

Implications of Pleurotus ostreatus solid-state bioprocessing on the nutritional composition, protein structure, and anti-hypertensive and anti-inflammatory potential of local beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)

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Researchers used a type of oyster mushroom to ferment two local Spanish bean varieties, which dramatically improved their nutritional value. The fermented beans contained 23% more protein, higher levels of important amino acids, and had anti-inflammatory and blood pressure-lowering properties. These enhanced beans could be used to create healthier, more nutritious snacks specifically designed for children to help combat childhood obesity.

Butyrate ameliorates quinolinic acid–induced cognitive decline in obesity models

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This research shows that overweight and obese individuals have higher levels of a toxic compound called quinolinic acid in their bodies, which is linked to memory problems and brain shrinkage. The good news is that butyrate, a substance naturally produced by gut bacteria when we eat fiber, can protect against these harmful effects. Butyrate works by activating genes that produce brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein essential for brain health and memory formation. The study suggests that increasing butyrate through diet or supplements could help prevent cognitive decline associated with obesity.

Timely diagnosis and management of Quambalaria cyanescens-induced peritoneal dialysis peritonitis: A rare case highlighting the role of galactomannan testing

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A 53-year-old man on peritoneal dialysis developed a rare fungal infection caused by Quambalaria cyanescens. Doctors used a special blood test (galactomannan testing) to quickly identify it as a fungal infection rather than a bacterial one, leading to timely removal of his dialysis catheter on day 5. After treatment with antifungal medications, he recovered completely with no relapses over two years of follow-up. This case shows the importance of proper hygiene during dialysis and using advanced diagnostic tools for rare infections.

Effects of Natural Polysaccharides on the Gut Microbiota Related to Human Metabolic Health

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Natural plant and organism sugars called polysaccharides can improve your gut health by feeding beneficial bacteria and strengthening your intestinal barrier. These compounds help prevent diseases like obesity, diabetes, and inflammatory bowel disease by changing the types of bacteria in your gut and producing helpful substances. Polysaccharides come from common foods like mushrooms, seaweed, berries, and vegetables, making them potential natural treatments for various health conditions.

Disease: type 2 diabetes