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'Superfoods': Reliability of the Information for Consumers Available on the Web.

The term 'superfoods', used frequently with marketing purposes, is usually associated with foodstuffs with beneficial health properties. 'Superfoods' appears in many information sources, including digital media. The information they provide is easily accessible for consumers through Internet search engines. The objective of this work is to investigate the data that web pages offer to consumers and their accuracy according to current scientific knowledge. The two main search engines were utilized for English language websites search, introducing the term 'superfoods'. In total, 124 search resul

A tryptophan-rich breakfast and exposure to light with low color temperature at night improve sleep and salivary melatonin level in Japanese students.

BACKGROUND: Epidemiological studies in Japan have documented an association between morning type and a tryptophan-rich breakfast followed by exposure to sunlight in children. The association may be mediated by enhanced melatonin synthesis, which facilitates sleep at night. However, melatonin is inhibited by artificial light levels with high color-temperature common in Japanese homes at night. In this study, we investigated whether a combination of tryptophan-rich breakfast and light with low color-temperature at night could enhance melatonin secretion and encourage earlier sleep times. METHOD

Enteric ChAT-Expressing Neurons Mediate the Protective Effect of Lactobacillus plantarum in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), yet how specific microbial components influence disease progression remains incompletely understood. Our study reveals that decreased abundance of Lactobacillus species correlates with ulcerative colitis severity in patients. Among tested strains, L. plantarum A736, isolated from traditional fermented foods, demonstrated protective effects in ameliorating dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis in a mouse model. Strikingly, multi-omics analysis revealed that L. plantarum A736 uniquely enhances choline acetyltran…

Rapid Optical Nanomotion-Based Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing of Kombucha-Associated Acetic Acid Bacteria and Escherichia coli.

Antimicrobial resistance in microorganisms associated with fermented foods is increasingly recognized, yet rapid methods to characterize antibiotic response dynamics remain limited. This study evaluates antibiotic susceptibility and physiological response patterns of kombucha-associated acetic acid bacteria and motile Escherichia coli using optical nanomotion detection (ONMD), a label-free technique that quantifies single-cell mechanical activity. Two cellulose-producing species (Komagataeibacter xylinus and K. rhaeticus), one non-cellulose-producing species (K. melaceti), and E. coli were exp…

Postbiotic Metabolites: Therapeutic Potential, Industrial Applications, Market Dynamics, and Regulatory Frameworks.

Postbiotic metabolites, bioactive compounds produced by probiotic microorganisms, have emerged as key players in modulating host health. Des … food and nutraceutical industries, leading to a surge in products ranging from dietary supplements, fermented foods, to pharmaceutical formulations. Overall, this analysis underscores the need for well-designed clinical studies, standardized regulatory guidelines, and interdisciplinary research to support the effective use of postbiotics in precision medicine and …

Dietary Effects, Age, and Urban-Rural Dynamics in Shaping Gut Microbiota of Elderly Vietnamese: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Aging is associated with alterations in gut microbiota, yet the combined effects of geography and diet remain underexplored in elderly popul … oseburia, Lachnospira and Blautia, possibly linked to traditional diets rich in freshwater fish and fermented foods. Participants aged 70-79 years displayed reduced microbial richness compared to other age groups. Age-related reductions in Roseburia, Veillonella, and Prevotella were also observed. These findings highlight how geography, diet, and aging shape the …

Exogenous Mogroside V Drove Microbial Carbohydrate Metabolism and Consequently Enhanced Fruity Aroma in Greengage Wine.

The microbial community is essential for the formation of aroma development in high-acidity greengage wine fermentation. Recent observations also highlight positive effects of mogroside V (MG V) on microorganisms in fermented foods, but the underlying chemical and biological mechanisms remain inadequate. The results indicated differences in the physicochemical properties among greengage wines, particularly a 50% increase in the ethanol conversion rate. Concurrently, GC-MS and sensory analyses demonstrated that MG V augmented carbohydrate conversion into ethyl esters (twice as much as in the co…

Forensic Research Progress on Bongkrekic Acid Poisoning.

Bongkrekic acid (BA) is a toxin with stable properties and no distinctive smell. It exists in common foods such as fermented edible grain products, potato products, spoiled tremella fuciformis and auricularia polytricha, as well as auricularia polytricha that has been soaked too long. It can easily cause food poisoning. At present, there is still a lack of complete method to detect BA, and no specific antidote of BA has been found. Therefore, BA poisoning is easy to be misdiagnosed or missed diagnosed, and its mortality rate remains high. In recent years, studies have revealed the toxic mechan

Оценка связи кишечного микробиота с неврологическими, психиатрическими и нейродегенеративными расстройствами: обзор повествования.

Ось кишечника - это двунаправленная коммуникационная сеть, регулируемая иммунной, нервной и эндокринной системами, микробиологическими метаболитами и такими экологическими факторами, как диета, стресс, циркадийский ритм и лекарства/химикаты. Цель этого обзора заключается в изучении текущей литературы о связи между дисбиозом кишечной микробиоты и серьезными заболеваниями мозга, а также в изучении стратегий улучшения результатов лечения пациентов.МЕТОДЫ: Этот обзор (несистематический) был посвящен изучению связи между кишечным микробиотическим дисбиозом и психическим расстройством (шизофрения, с

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OBJECTIVES: The gut-brain axis is a bidirectional communication network regulated by the immune, nervous, and endocrine systems, microbial m … g neurogenesis and myelination. Balanced dietary patterns and the use of probiotics, prebiotics, or fermented foods are associated with healthier gut microbiota and improved neurological function. CONCLUSIONS: Further research is needed to clarify whether gut dysbiosis causes or contributes to these disorders, and to develop evidence-based, gut-focused practical …

Screening of the Lipid-Lowering Probiotic Lactiplantibacillus Plantarum SDJ09 and its Anti-Obesity Mechanism.

In this study, 39 strains of lactic acid bacteria were screened from several fermented foods. Based on the evaluation of functional and prebiotic properties, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum SDJ09 was selected as a promising candidate. It gave a 48.16% cholesterol reduction and 33.73% pancreatic lipase inhibition in cells; exhibited high resistance to acid, bile salts, and gastrointestinal fluid; and had strong antibacterial activity and high adhesion capabilities. More importantly, the lipid-lowering effect of L. plantarum SDJ09 was also investigated using 3T3-L1 mature adipocytes and HepG2 nona…

Updates on the Role of Probiotics against Different Health Issues: Focus on Lactobacillus.

This review article is built on the beneficial effects of Lactobacillus against different diseases, and a special focus has been made on its effects against neurological disorders, such as depression, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease. Probiotics are live microbes, which are found in fermented foods, beverages, and cultured milk and, when administered in an adequate dose, confer health benefits to the host. They are known as "health-friendly bacteria", normally residing in the human gut and involved in maintaining homeostatic conditions. Imbalance in gut microbiota resul…

Antifungal properties and AFB1 detoxification activity of a new strain of Lactobacillus plantarum.

Aflatoxin B1 is the most toxic mycotoxin and has strong carcinogenicity. In this study, coumarin was employed as the sole carbon source to isolate the microorganisms that had AFB1 detoxification activity. Among106 strains isolated from fermented foods, one potential strain was identified as Lactobacillus plantarum based on 16S rDNA sequence. Removal ratio of AFB1 was 89.5%, inhibitory ratio to A. flavus growth was 42.8% and inhibitory ratio to A. flavus spores growth was as high as 100%. Coumarin utilization indicated that the AFB1 could be decomposed by the strain. The strong antifungal abili…

Hydrogen sulfide and its roles in Saccharomyces cerevisiae in a winemaking context.

The rotten-egg odour of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) produced by the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae has attracted considerable research interest due to its huge impact on the sensory quality of fermented foods and beverages. To date, the yeast genetic mechanisms of H2S liberation during wine fermentation are well understood and yeast strains producing low levels of H2S have been developed. Studies have also revealed that H2S is not just a by-product in the biosynthesis of the sulfur-containing amino acids, but indeed a vital molecule involved in detoxification, population signalling and extending ce…

Surveillance of avian influenza A(H7N9) virus infection in humans and detection of the first imported human case in Taiwan, 3 April to 10 May 2013.

BACKGROUND: Fermented foods (FFs) are a valuable source of live microorganisms that can enhance human health, particularly gastrointestinal health, akin to probiotics. This study investigated the relationship between FFs consumption habits and gastrointestinal system findings in university students. METHODS: A cross-sectional anonymous survey included 546 university students, collecting data on sociodemographic characteristics, the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS), and the Bristol Stool Form Scale (BSFS). FFs consumption habits were recorded using a food frequency questionnaire. …

Dietary calcium intake among rural Thais in Northeastern Thailand.

OBJECTIVES: The present study examined the amount and relative contribution of calcium from the habitual diet among rural Thais. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Calcium intake was assessed using 3-day food records and interviewer-administered quantitative food-frequency questionnaire, containing 73 food items. RESULTS: The authors recruited 436 healthy participants (181 men and 255 women), between 20 and 85 years of age. Averaged daily calcium intake among men and women were 378.6 and 265.6 mg, respectively. Sixty-seven percent of men and eighty seven percent of women had less dietary calcium intake th

Population thiamine status and varying cancer rates between western, Asian and African countries.

The role of food supplements in the form of vitamins has not been extensively investigated in relation to varying cancer rates between populations of different geographical regions. New data indicate that thiamine (vitamin B1), a common food supplement in Western food products, is directly involved in nucleic acid ribose synthesis of tumor cells in its biologically activated form through the non-oxidative transketolase catalyzed pentose cycle reaction. Whether thiamine plays a role in increased cancer rates in the Western World by enhancing tumor cell proliferation, while increased consumption

Functional and Bioactive Properties of Peptides Derived from Marine Side Streams.

In fish processing, a great amount of side streams, including skin, bones, heads and viscera, is wasted or downgraded as feed on a daily basis. These side streams are rich sources of bioactive nitrogenous compounds and protein, which can be converted into peptides through enzymatic hydrolysis as well as bacterial fermentation. Peptides are short or long chains of amino acids differing in structure and molecular weight. They can be considered as biologically active as they can contribute to physiological functions in organisms with applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries. In the

Lactate-enhanced production of a cyclic β-1,2-glucan in Acetobacter pasteurianus.

Cyclic β-1,2-glucans (CβGs) are well documented in pathogenic and plant-associated α-proteobacteria, but their occurrence in food-relevant acetic acid bacteria (AAB) remains poorly understood. Here, we report a neutral CβG, designated CG-I, in the vinegar-fermenting strain Acetobacter pasteurianus CICC 22518. CG-I production increased under lactate supplementation. MALDI-TOF/MS, accurate-mass high-resolution ESI-MS, and reducing-end analysis are consistent with a cyclic topology and exclude a predominantly linear glucan structure. FTIR spectroscopy and ESI-CID-MS/MS indicate a β-configured, 1→

Molecular typing of Lactobacillus brevis isolates from Korean food using repetitive element-polymerase chain reaction.

Lactobacillus brevis is a part of a large family of lactic acid bacteria that are present in cheese, sauerkraut, sourdough, silage, cow manu … he objective of the present study was to characterize 13 strains of L. brevis isolated from various fermented foods using repetitive element-polymerase chain reaction. Repetitive element-polymerase chain reaction was performed using three primer sets, REP, Enterobacterial Repetitive Intergenic Consensus (ERIC), and (GTG)5, which produced different fingerprinting …

Donkey Milk for Manufacture of Novel Functional Fermented Beverages.

The aim of this work was to investigate on the functional features of a donkey milk probiotic berevage as a novel food. Particularly, it was to study the decrease of lactose content and the antioxidant activity of standard yogurt (YC) and probiotic yogurt (YP; Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei) from donkey milk during the storage up to 30 d at 4 ºC. The evolution of lactose content using enzymatic-spectrophotometric kits was analyzed. Antioxidant activity of yogurt was measured using 2,2'-azino-bis-3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS), ferric reducing antioxidant power (F