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Editorial: Dietary polysaccharides and brain health

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This editorial examines how eating foods rich in polysaccharides, such as grains, fruits, and mushrooms, may help protect brain health and cognitive function as we age. The research suggests these foods work through the gut microbiota, which communicates with the brain via the gut-brain axis. While single fiber sources show modest effects, combining different types of fermentable fibers may be more effective for improving memory and preventing age-related cognitive decline.

Effect of AgNPs on PLA-Based Biocomposites with Polysaccharides: Biodegradability, Antibacterial Activity and Features

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Scientists created new plastic-like materials made from corn-based PLA combined with silver nanoparticles and natural starches or chitosan. These biocomposites break down in soil while also killing harmful bacteria. The materials showed that adding silver particles didn’t prevent fungi from breaking them down in nature, making them suitable for environmentally-friendly products like food packaging that need to both degrade naturally and prevent bacterial growth.

Fungal β-Glucans: Biological Properties, Immunomodulatory Effects, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications

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β-glucans are beneficial compounds found in fungi and some plants that help your body in multiple ways. They boost your immune system, lower cholesterol and blood sugar, protect against oxidative stress, and may help fight cancer and infections. Recent research shows they could be useful as diagnostic markers for fungal infections and as vaccine boosters, especially for diseases like COVID-19.

Advances in the extraction, purification, structural characterization, and elucidation of the biological functions of polysaccharides from Hericium erinaceus

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Hericium erinaceus, commonly known as the monkey head mushroom, contains special molecules called polysaccharides that have numerous health benefits. Researchers have found that these polysaccharides can boost immunity, lower cholesterol and blood sugar, fight tumors, reduce inflammation, and promote healthy gut bacteria. Different extraction methods and purification processes can be used to obtain these beneficial compounds, making them useful for developing health supplements and medicines.

Beta-Glucans from Fungi: Biological and Health-Promoting Potential in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era

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This article reviews how beta-glucans, natural compounds found in mushrooms, can boost your immune system and help fight diseases including COVID-19. These compounds work by activating immune cells and reducing dangerous inflammatory responses in the body. Mushroom beta-glucans are safe, easy to take by mouth, and available in many edible mushroom varieties like shiitake and oyster mushrooms.

Exploring the health benefits of Ganoderma: antimicrobial properties and mechanisms of action

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Ganoderma is a medicinal mushroom that has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years and is now being studied for its ability to fight infections. The mushroom contains special compounds like polysaccharides and triterpenoids that can kill harmful bacteria and fungi in multiple ways—by breaking down their cell walls, stopping them from reproducing, and boosting your immune system. Scientists have found that Ganoderma works against many dangerous bacteria including antibiotic-resistant strains, and it may offer a natural alternative to conventional antibiotics as antibiotic resistance becomes a major global health problem.

Innovative applications of medicinal mushrooms in functional foods and nutraceuticals: a focus on health-boosting beverages

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This comprehensive review explores how medicinal mushrooms are being transformed into health-boosting beverages like coffees, teas, and energy drinks. Mushrooms contain powerful compounds that support immunity, reduce inflammation, protect the liver, and enhance brain function. As consumers increasingly seek natural health alternatives, mushroom beverages are emerging as a major market trend, combining ancient wellness traditions with modern science to create convenient, tasty drinks that genuinely benefit health.

Structure-Forming Properties of Pleurotus ostreatus: A Promising Resource for Edible 3D Printing Applications

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Low-grade oyster mushrooms, which normally go to waste due to cosmetic imperfections, contain valuable nutrients and compounds that make them excellent for 3D food printing. These mushrooms naturally possess properties like chitin and β-glucans that create the right consistency for printing edible structures. Using these discarded mushrooms for innovative 3D printing reduces waste, cuts production costs by up to 75%, and creates nutritious, customizable food products.

Different Symbiotic Species of Armillaria Affect the Yield and Active Compound Contents of Polyporus umbellatus

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Polyporus umbellatus is a medicinal mushroom used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating water retention and swelling. This study found that the type of symbiotic fungus (Armillaria species) growing with the mushroom significantly affects both how much mushroom is produced and the amounts of beneficial compounds it contains. Among three Armillaria species tested, A. gallica produced mushrooms with the highest yields and the most polysaccharides, making it the best choice for cultivation.

Burst agitation rate promotes sustained semicontinuous cultivation of filamentous fungi in stirred tank reactors

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Scientists improved the way shiitake mushrooms are grown in fermentation tanks by using a smart agitation strategy. Instead of constant stirring, they used periodic bursts of high-speed mixing to prevent clumping while maintaining healthy fungal growth. This approach increased the amount of usable biomass produced and allowed the fermentation to run longer without interruption, making mushroom cultivation more efficient and sustainable.

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