Bioactive Dairy-Fermented Products and Phenolic Compounds: Together or Apart
Molecules. 2023 Dec 14;28(24):8081. doi: 10.3390/molecules28248081. ABSTRACT Fermented dairy products (e.g., yogurt, kefir, and buttermilk) are significant in the dairy industry. They are less immunoreactive...
Regulatory Ability of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum on Human Skin Health by Counteracting In Vitro Malassezia furfur Effects
J Fungi (Basel). 2023 Nov 29;9(12):1153. doi: 10.3390/jof9121153. ABSTRACT The skin serves as the first barrier against pathogen attacks, thanks to its multifunctional microbial community....
Natto consumption suppresses atherosclerotic plaque progression in LDL receptor-deficient mice transplanted with iRFP-expressing hematopoietic cells
Sci Rep. 2023 Dec 18;13(1):22469. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-48562-y. ABSTRACT Natto, known for its high vitamin K content, has been demonstrated to suppress atherosclerosis in large-scale clinical...
Fermented lily bulbs by “Jiangshui” probiotics improves lung health in mice
Food Chem. 2023 Dec 23;440:138270. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.138270. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Limited application in protecting lung health is attributed to the low levels of...
Oat-based postbiotics ameliorate high-sucrose induced liver injury and colitis susceptibility by modulating fatty acids metabolism and gut microbiota
J Nutr Biochem. 2023 Dec 24;125:109553. doi: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2023.109553. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT High-sucrose (HS) consumption leads to metabolic disorders and increases susceptibility to colitis....
Anti-inflammatory effects of a naturally lacto-fermented cucumber product on RAW 264.7 macrophages in association with increased functional ingredients
Food Chem X. 2023 Nov 28;20:101039. doi: 10.1016/j.fochx.2023.101039. eCollection 2023 Dec 30. ABSTRACT A naturally lacto-fermented cucumber product was developed for use as anti-inflammatory functional...
Preparation and characterization of bacterial cellulose synthesized by kombucha from vinegar residue
Int J Biol Macromol. 2023 Dec 22;258(Pt 1):128939. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128939. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Bacterial cellulose (BC) has been widely applied in various fields...
In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation for Antioxidant and Anti-Diabetic Properties of Cyperus rotundus L. Kombucha
Foods. 2023 Nov 8;12(22):4059. doi: 10.3390/foods12224059. ABSTRACT Cyperus rotundus L. exhibits promising potential for the development of functional foods due to its documented pharmacological and...
Understanding the effect of fermentation time on physicochemical characteristics, sensory attributes, and volatile compounds in green tea kombucha
Food Res Int. 2023 Dec;174(Pt 1):113569. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113569. Epub 2023 Oct 10. ABSTRACT Kombuchas are a trend in the fermented beverage field and the effect...
Unraveling symbiotic microbial communities, metabolomics and volatilomics profiles of kombucha from diverse regions in China
Food Res Int. 2023 Dec;174(Pt 2):113652. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113652. Epub 2023 Nov 2. ABSTRACT Kombucha is a natural fermented beverage (mixed system). This study aimed to...
Hands On Biofilm! A multidisciplinary public engagement event using kombucha tea pellicle as an accessible example of biofilm
Biofilm. 2023 Dec 6;6:100169. doi: 10.1016/j.bioflm.2023.100169. eCollection 2023 Dec 15. ABSTRACT Public engagement with science has become increasingly important for the scientific community. There are...
Novel Gluconobacter oxydans strains selected from Kombucha with potential postbiotic activity
Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2024 Dec;108(1):1-12. doi: 10.1007/s00253-023-12915-4. Epub 2023 Dec 29. ABSTRACT Gastric and colorectal cancer are among the most frequently diagnosed malignancies of the...
Evaluation of the Efficacy of Kombucha-Based Drink Enriched with Inulin and Vitamins for the Management of Constipation-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Females: A Randomized Pilot Study
Curr Dev Nutr. 2023 Nov 24;7(12):102037. doi: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2023.102037. eCollection 2023 Dec. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C) mainly affects females, and dietary interventions for...
Neuroprotective effect of isovaleraldehyde accompanied with upregulation of BDNF and CREB phosphorylation via the PKA pathway
J Nat Med. 2024 Jan;78(1):208-215. doi: 10.1007/s11418-023-01763-1. Epub 2023 Dec 8. ABSTRACT Recently, the number of patients diagnosed with dementia has increased. The World Health...
Short-term cocoa bioflavanol supplementation does not improve cold-induced vasodilation in young healthy adults
Eur J Appl Physiol. 2023 Dec 27. doi: 10.1007/s00421-023-05380-4. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: Cold-induced vasodilation (CIVD) is an oscillatory rise in blood flow...