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Metabolomics Profiling of White Button, Crimini, Portabella, Lion’s Mane, Maitake, Oyster, and Shiitake Mushrooms Using Untargeted Metabolomics and Targeted Amino Acid Analysis

Researchers analyzed seven popular mushroom varieties to understand their chemical makeup. They found over 10,000 different compounds across all mushrooms, with each variety having its own unique set of chemicals. Lion’s mane and oyster mushrooms were particularly rich in L-ergothioneine, a special amino acid thought to have antioxidant and anti-aging properties. The common white button, crimini, and portabella mushrooms had similar nutrient profiles, while specialty mushrooms had distinct chemical signatures.

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Enhancing Environmental and Human Health Management Through the Integration of Advanced Revitalization Technologies Utilizing Artificial Intelligence

This paper describes how combining artificial intelligence with environmental monitoring can help us better understand how pollution harms our health. The authors propose a seven-step system that collects data on pollution levels in air, water, and soil alongside health information from communities. By using AI to analyze these massive datasets together, scientists and doctors can more quickly identify which pollutants are causing specific health problems and design better treatments for affected people and environments.

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The Benefits of a Multimechanistic Antiaging Skin Technology

Researchers tested a special antiaging face serum containing multiple skin-boosting ingredients on 50 women over 24 weeks. The serum significantly improved skin hydration, firmness, texture, and reduced wrinkles and fine lines. Results showed improvements as early as one week, with continued benefits throughout the study, and the product was very well tolerated with no irritation or side effects.

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Association of mushroom consumption with all-cause and cause-specific mortality among American adults: prospective cohort study findings from NHANES III

This study followed over 15,000 American adults for nearly 20 years and found that people who ate mushrooms had a lower risk of dying from any cause compared to those who didn’t eat mushrooms. The more mushrooms people ate, the greater the benefit. Replacing red or processed meat with mushrooms was associated with even greater longevity benefits. Mushrooms’ beneficial effects likely come from their high antioxidant content, particularly compounds called ergothioneine and glutathione.

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Selenoproteins in Health

Selenium is an essential nutrient that your body needs for healthy immune function, protection against oxidative stress, and proper thyroid function. While you can get selenium from foods like grains, vegetables, nuts, and animal products, the amount available depends on soil selenium levels in the regions where food is grown. Organic forms of selenium from food sources are more effective and safer than inorganic supplements, providing better protection against diseases like cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions.

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