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Comparative study on structural characterization, physicochemical properties, and in vitro probiotic activities of resistant starch from different varieties of Euryale ferox

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Euryale ferox, a nutritious aquatic plant, contains two varieties with significantly different health benefits. North Euryale ferox has much higher levels of resistant starch (a special type of starch that resists digestion) compared to South Euryale ferox, making it potentially more beneficial for gut health and diabetes management. The resistant starch in this plant acts as a prebiotic, promoting the growth of beneficial gut bacteria while inhibiting harmful bacteria, supporting overall digestive and metabolic health.

Regulatory effects of Poria cocos polysaccharides on gut microbiota and metabolites: evaluation of prebiotic potential

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Poria cocos is a medicinal mushroom commonly used in Asian cuisine and traditional medicine. This study found that its polysaccharides act as prebiotics by feeding beneficial gut bacteria like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium while reducing harmful bacteria. The fermentation produces beneficial compounds called short-chain fatty acids that support digestive health and may help prevent diseases like obesity and inflammation.

Mechanism Underlying Ganoderma lucidum Polysaccharide Biosynthesis Regulation by the β-1,3-Glucosyltransferase Gene gl20535

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Researchers studied a gene called gl20535 in the medicinal mushroom Ganoderma lucidum that controls how the fungus makes beneficial polysaccharides. When they increased this gene’s activity, the mushroom produced significantly more polysaccharides with improved composition. The gene works by controlling sugar pathways and related enzyme production, and the mushroom compensates when this gene is reduced. These findings could help improve the production of medicinal mushroom products for food and health applications.

Prebiotic and Functional Fibers from Micro- and Macroalgae: Gut Microbiota Modulation, Health Benefits, and Food Applications

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Seaweed and other algae contain special fibers called polysaccharides that act like fertilizer for beneficial bacteria in your gut. When these good bacteria ferment these algal fibers, they produce substances called short-chain fatty acids that support digestive health, boost immunity, and help control blood sugar and weight. These algae-based fibers are sustainable alternatives to synthetic prebiotics and can be added to foods and supplements.

Dietary melanoidins as emerging functional components: interactions with gut microbiota and implications for nutritional modulation of intestinal health

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Melanoidins are natural brown compounds formed when foods are cooked or fermented, found in items like roasted coffee, bread, and soy sauce. When eaten, these compounds pass through the stomach and small intestine unchanged, then are broken down by beneficial bacteria in the colon. This breakdown produces helpful substances that support gut health, reduce inflammation, and may help prevent digestive diseases like irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease.

Regulatory effects of Lycium Barbarum polysaccharides on immune function and their application prospects

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Lycium barbarum, a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 2000 years, contains special compounds called polysaccharides that boost the immune system. These compounds work by activating immune cells like macrophages and T cells, and can help fight infections and reduce inflammation. Research shows they may also help with conditions like arthritis, cancer, and gut health by acting as a natural prebiotic that promotes beneficial bacteria.

Valorization of Hericium erinaceus By-Products for β-Glucan Recovery via Pulsed Electric Field-Assisted Alkaline Extraction and Prebiotic Potential Analysis

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This research shows how scientists can extract beneficial compounds called β-glucans from leftover Lion’s Mane mushroom material using electrical pulses and alkaline treatment. These extracted compounds work like prebiotics, feeding and promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria in your gut, which then produce healthy fatty acids that support digestive health. The method is environmentally friendly and could help food companies make functional ingredients from mushroom waste.

Functional and Metabolomic Analyses of Chamomile Jelly Derived from Gelatin Capsule Waste with Inulin and Polydextrose as Prebiotic Sugar Substitutes

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Researchers developed a healthy jelly product using leftover gelatin capsules from the pharmaceutical industry combined with chamomile tea and prebiotic fibers (inulin or polydextrose) as sugar substitutes. The best formulation containing 50% inulin substitution received the highest consumer preference while providing nutritional benefits, being cholesterol-free, and promoting beneficial bacteria growth. This innovative approach transforms industrial waste into a functional food that combines taste, health benefits, and sustainability.

The Effect of Fungal Nutraceutical Supplementation on Postoperative Complications, Inflammatory Factors and Fecal Microbiota in Patients Undergoing Colorectal Cancer Surgery with Curative Intent: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Clinical Trial

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Researchers tested whether a supplement made from nine different medicinal mushroom types could reduce complications after colorectal cancer surgery. While the supplement didn’t significantly reduce overall complications, it did appear to boost immune function in patients undergoing traditional surgery and favorably changed the composition of gut bacteria. The supplement was well-tolerated with no serious side effects.

Exo- and Endo-1,5-α-L-Arabinanases and Prebiotic Arabino-Oligosaccharides Production

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This review explores arabino-oligosaccharides (AOS), special sugar compounds that act as prebiotics to feed beneficial gut bacteria. Scientists use enzymes called arabinanases to produce these AOS from plant material, particularly from arabinan found in sugar beets. Different types of these enzymes create different AOS products with varying health benefits, making them promising ingredients for functional foods and supplements that support digestive health.

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