This research shows that 2′-fucosyllactose, a natural compound found in breast milk, can significantly improve gut health in older mice. The treatment strengthened the intestinal barrier, reduced harmful inflammation, and increased beneficial bacteria populations. These findings suggest that 2′-FL could be developed as a food supplement to help older people maintain better digestive and immune health.
This study tested a special probiotic and prebiotic combination to prevent kidney stones caused by too much oxalate in the body. The formula containing three beneficial bacteria strains and a plant-based fiber worked better than any single component alone. The treatment restored healthy gut bacteria, protected the intestinal lining, and reduced the amount of oxalate reaching the kidneys, effectively preventing stone formation in animal models.
Researchers studied how a medicinal mushroom extract called Phellinus linteus polysaccharides could help broiler chickens recover from immune stress caused by bacterial toxins. The supplement improved the chickens’ growth, reduced harmful inflammatory responses, and promoted beneficial gut bacteria while reducing harmful ones. The treatment strengthened the intestinal barrier and restored the chickens’ natural antioxidant defenses. This suggests the mushroom supplement could be a natural alternative to antibiotics for improving poultry health on farms.