Research Keyword: metabolic dysfunction

Advancing Nutritional Science: Contemporary Perspectives on Diet’s Role in Metabolic Health and Disease Prevention

This research collection shows how what we eat significantly impacts our metabolic health and ability to prevent diseases. Key findings include that eating more vegetables helps prevent metabolic syndrome in older adults, and certain dietary patterns combined with regular exercise reduce disease risk in young adults. The research also highlights the benefits of natural compounds like inulin and royal jelly for managing metabolic disorders, while emphasizing the importance of personalized nutrition approaches for rare conditions.

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Interventions targeting the gut-liver axis: A potential treatment strategy for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

Your gut bacteria play a crucial role in liver health. When harmful bacteria build up in your gut, they can trigger liver inflammation and fat accumulation, leading to fatty liver disease. Researchers found that simple lifestyle changes like intermittent fasting, eating certain foods that feed good bacteria, and maintaining a healthy diet can restore healthy gut bacteria, strengthen your intestinal barrier, and reduce liver disease. This gut-focused approach could offer new ways to prevent and treat fatty liver disease beyond current treatments.

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The Active Components of Traditional Chinese Medicines Regulate the Multi-Target Signaling Pathways of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease

This comprehensive review examines how traditional Chinese medicine ingredients can treat fatty liver disease through multiple biological pathways simultaneously. Unlike conventional drugs that target a single pathway, TCM compounds address the complex, interconnected causes of the disease including fat accumulation, inflammation, and tissue damage. The research identifies dozens of effective herbal compounds and proposes a new framework for designing TCM treatments tailored to individual patient needs.

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Integrated Transcriptomics and Metabolomics Provide Insight into Degeneration-Related Molecular Mechanisms of Morchella importuna During Repeated Subculturing

Morel mushrooms are prized edible fungi that unfortunately degrade when repeatedly cultured in the laboratory, becoming slower-growing and less productive. Researchers used advanced genetic and chemical analysis to discover that degeneration occurs when the mushroom stops producing flavonoids, natural antioxidants that protect cells from damage. A specific gene called NR-PKS is responsible for making these protective flavonoids, and it shuts down in degraded strains. The study suggests that preservation methods using cold storage or adding antioxidants could help maintain healthy, productive morel cultures.

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Characterization of the gut mycobiome in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and correlations with serum metabolome

This study examined fungi in the gut of people with fatty liver disease and found that certain fungal species are more common in diseased patients. By analyzing both gut fungi and blood chemicals, researchers discovered that fungi significantly influence metabolic substances related to liver health. A computer model combining information about gut fungi and bacteria could identify fatty liver disease with reasonable accuracy, suggesting that fungi could be useful for disease diagnosis and potential treatment.

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