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Fractionation of Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) Extract by Solid-Phase Extraction and Subsequent Encapsulation in Liposomes Prepared by Reverse-Phase Evaporation

Saffron is a valuable spice with powerful health benefits, but its beneficial compounds break down easily and don’t absorb well when eaten. This research developed a special two-step process to extract and purify saffron’s active ingredients, then encapsulated them in tiny fatty spheres called liposomes to protect them in the stomach and improve absorption. The results show that liposomes can effectively trap the beneficial saffron compounds, making them more stable and more likely to reach the tissues where they’re needed.

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Chemical Composition and In Vitro Biological Activity of the Polar and Non-Polar Fractions Obtained from the Roots of Eleutherococcus senticosus (Rupr. et Maxim.) Maxim

Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) roots contain powerful antioxidant compounds that may help with inflammation, blood sugar control, and brain health. Researchers found that certain plant fractions were particularly rich in protective compounds like chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid. However, the study also discovered a concerning finding: these plant compounds protected cancer cells from chemotherapy drugs, suggesting people undergoing cancer treatment should be cautious about using this supplement.

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Influences of substrate and tissue type on erinacine production and biosynthetic gene expression in Hericium erinaceus

This study examined how different growing conditions and tissue types affect erinacine production in lion’s mane mushrooms. Researchers found that mycelium (the fungal threads) produced far more erinacines than fruit bodies, and that the type of growth medium significantly influenced which erinacines were produced. Interestingly, changes in erinacine production weren’t always reflected in gene activity levels, suggesting other cellular mechanisms control these beneficial compounds.

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