therapeutic action: intestinal barrier protection

Structural Elucidation, Modification, and Structure-Activity Relationship of Polysaccharides in Chinese Herbs: A Review

This comprehensive review explains how the structure of plant polysaccharides from Chinese herbs determines their healing properties. The authors discuss various laboratory methods to identify polysaccharide structures and explain how chemical modifications can enhance their beneficial effects like boosting immunity and fighting tumors. The review provides guidance for researchers developing new polysaccharide-based medicines and shows that finding the right molecular size and chemical composition is key to maximizing therapeutic benefits.

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Gut microbiota-mediated regulation of lipid metabolism by single herbal medicines: a review focused on cold/hot properties

This review examines how traditional Chinese herbal medicines can help regulate lipid metabolism and lower cholesterol by changing the composition of bacteria in our gut. Different herbs have different properties – some are considered cooling and others warming – and these properties affect which gut bacteria they increase or decrease. The review found that herbal medicines work best when matched to a person’s body constitution, and provides a framework for choosing the right herb based on whether someone has a heat-type or cold-type condition.

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Effects of Natural Polysaccharides on the Gut Microbiota Related to Human Metabolic Health

Natural plant and organism sugars called polysaccharides can improve your gut health by feeding beneficial bacteria and strengthening your intestinal barrier. These compounds help prevent diseases like obesity, diabetes, and inflammatory bowel disease by changing the types of bacteria in your gut and producing helpful substances. Polysaccharides come from common foods like mushrooms, seaweed, berries, and vegetables, making them potential natural treatments for various health conditions.

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