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Characterisation and Hypolipidaemic Effects of Tlayudas, Widely Consumed Tortillas, Containing Ganoderma lucidum Extracts on an In Vivo Model of Hypercholesterolaemia

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Researchers created an improved version of tlayudas, a traditional Mexican tortilla, by adding extracts from the medicinal mushroom Ganoderma lucidum. When mice were fed a high-cholesterol diet with these enhanced tlayudas, they experienced significant reductions in cholesterol and triglycerides comparable to or better than pharmaceutical treatments. These functional foods could help Mexican communities reduce their risk of heart disease and other health problems related to diet.

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Impact of Clove Oil on Biofilm Formation in Candida albicans and Its Effects on Mice with Candida Vaginitis

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This research demonstrates that clove oil, a natural and FDA-approved dietary supplement, can effectively combat Candida albicans infections that cause vaginal yeast infections. The study found that clove oil works by preventing the fungus from forming protective biofilms and by reducing inflammation. In mice with vaginal yeast infections, clove oil treatment significantly improved symptoms and reduced fungal levels, suggesting it could serve as a safer alternative to conventional antifungal medications.

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