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A Review on the Structure and Anti-Diabetic (Type 2) Functions of β-Glucans

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β-glucans are special sugar molecules found in foods like mushrooms, oats, and barley that can help control type 2 diabetes. These molecules work by two main methods: slowing down how quickly nutrients are absorbed in the digestive system, and blocking enzymes that break down carbohydrates into sugars. The shape and size of β-glucan molecules are very important—different structures have different effects on blood sugar control.

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Targeting the AMP-activated protein kinase pathway: the active metabolites of botanical drugs represent potential strategies for treating metabolic-associated fatty liver disease

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Fatty liver disease is becoming increasingly common and current medications have side effects like dangerously low blood sugar. This review shows that natural plant-based compounds and traditional Chinese herbs can activate a key protein (AMPK) in the body that helps burn fat and regulate sugar levels. Over 30 different plant compounds from foods and herbs like ginger, curcumin, and ganoderma mushrooms have been shown to improve fatty liver disease by activating this protein through multiple beneficial mechanisms.

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Impacts of selenium enrichment on nutritive value and obesity prevention of Cordyceps militaris: A nutritional, secondary metabolite, and network pharmacological analysis

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Researchers studied how adding selenium to Cordyceps militaris mushrooms affects their nutritional value and ability to prevent obesity. They found that selenium enrichment increased the mushroom’s carbohydrates and fiber content, and enhanced beneficial compounds like terpenoids and alkaloids. In mice fed a high-fat diet, both regular and selenium-enriched Cordyceps militaris reduced weight gain and improved metabolic health equally well. The study suggests these mushrooms work against obesity by using multiple active compounds that target different biological pathways simultaneously.

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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.

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