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Unveiling roles of beneficial gut bacteria and optimal diets for health

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Your gut bacteria are tiny living organisms that help digest food, support your immune system, and influence your overall health. Eating foods rich in fiber, fermented products like yogurt and kimchi, and colorful fruits and vegetables helps grow these beneficial bacteria. When your gut bacteria become unbalanced, it can lead to inflammation and various diseases, but eating the right foods can restore balance and improve your health.

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Efficacy of prebiotic, probiotic and synbiotic administration in improving growth in children aged 0–59 months living in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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This comprehensive review examined whether giving children special dietary supplements containing beneficial bacteria and their food sources (prebiotics, probiotics, or synbiotics) helps them grow better in low-income countries. The analysis of eight studies found that these supplements may help children gain weight, especially those who are malnourished, though the evidence remains limited. More research is needed to fully understand whether these supplements are truly effective for promoting healthy growth in young children.

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Tackling Conifer Needle Cast and Ash Dieback with Host-Derived Microbial Antagonists Exhibiting Plant Growth-Promoting Traits

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Researchers discovered native bacteria living in European ash and Scots pine trees that can fight two destructive forest diseases: ash dieback and needle cast. These bacteria not only inhibit pathogen growth but also help trees absorb nutrients better, making them excellent natural candidates for protecting forests without harmful chemicals. The study identified several bacterial species that showed strong disease-fighting ability, with one strain preventing needle cast fungus growth by up to 80%.

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Mushroom stem-based diets elicit region-specific shifts in rainbow trout gut microbiota

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Researchers fed rainbow trout different diets made partly from mushroom stem waste and found that these ingredients beneficially changed the bacteria living in the fish’s gut. Different parts of the fish’s digestive system showed different changes in bacterial communities, suggesting these mushroom ingredients work in region-specific ways. The mushroom-based diets reduced harmful bacteria and increased beneficial ones, potentially improving fish health. This research shows how mushroom waste can be recycled into nutritious feed for farmed fish while promoting their health.

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Antagonistic potential and analytical profiling of plant probiotic bacteria using chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques against Botrytis cinerea and Fusarium oxysporum

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Researchers discovered that certain beneficial bacteria can fight plant diseases caused by harmful fungi. Two bacteria strains showed exceptional ability to inhibit the growth of disease-causing fungi that damage crops. These bacteria produce natural compounds like phenols and organic acids that help plants grow better and resist diseases. This research suggests these bacteria could be used as natural alternatives to chemical pesticides for sustainable farming.

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Reduction of Beany Flavor and Improvement of Nutritional Quality in Fermented Pea Milk: Based on Novel Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis 80

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Researchers used a beneficial bacteria strain (Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis 80) to ferment pea milk, reducing the unpleasant ‘beany’ taste that limits pea milk popularity. Fermentation broke down flavor compounds responsible for grassy and fatty odors while creating new fruity and floral aromas. The process also improved the milk’s texture and consistency while maintaining nutritional benefits, making pea-based beverages more appealing to consumers.

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