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Could fructan sources in strawberry matrix be more effective as a tool for improvement of bone structure than these compounds added to diet alone? – Study on osteopenic rat model

Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, 2020
Introduction Osteoporosis, a disease associated with ovarian hormone deficiency following menopause, is the most common cause of age-related bone loss. Although an optimal intake of Ca is vital – both bone accretion during growth and maintenance in adult
Kinga Topolska, Radosław Piotr Radzki, Agnieszka Filipiak-Florkiewicz, Marek Bieńko, Adam Florkiewicz, Ewa Cieślik   +5 more
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The Prebiotic and Techno‐Functional Potential of Microbial Exopolysaccharides for Human Health and Food Systems

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Volume 25, Issue 2, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPS) represent a diverse class of biopolymers holding considerable promise as functional food ingredients. This review analyzes the dual function of microbial EPS as a candidate for prebiotic agents and techno‐functional additives.
Md. Abdur Razzak, Hye Kim, Md. Ariful Haque, Min Ji Jang, Sehyeon Song, Anishka Talari, Lakshmi Devi Chittepu, Seockmo Ku   +7 more
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The effect of fructan-enriched diet on bone turnover parameters in ovariectomized rats under calcium restriction

Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, 2020
Introduction Osteoporosis, the “quiet epidemic”, is one of the most serious threats to public health. It is known that estrogen plays a significant role in the regulation of bone turnover, and its loss at menopause causes osteoporosis.
Kinga Topolska, Marek Bieńko, Agnieszka Filipiak-Florkiewicz, Radosław Piotr Radzki, Ewa Cieślik   +4 more
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Separating Myths From Facts About Bread and Health

Nutrition Bulletin, Volume 51, Issue 1, Page 148-158, March 2026.
ABSTRACT White bread remains a staple food in many countries and global consumption continues to increase. However, there is an increasingly contentious debate, carried out particularly in social media and the popular press, about the adverse effects on health of factory‐produced sliced white bread as opposed to the whole grain breads made with ...
Peter R. Shewry, Alison Lovegrove, Edward J. M. Joy, Lucia Segovia de la Revilla, Gary Frost, Fred Brouns   +5 more
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Evaluation of the Therapeutic Potential of Bioactive Materials Based on a Complex of Oxidovanadium(IV) and Exopolysaccharide Levan in a Model of Insulin Resistance in Mice

ChemMedChem, Volume 21, Issue 4, 25 February 2026.
A low‐toxicity bioactive composition of oxidovanadium(IV) and exopolysaccharide levan is synthesized, characterized, and shown to reduce hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and TyG index in a mice model of dexamethasone‐induced insulin resistance. Bioactive compositions containing vanadium complexes have been a viable strategy for constructing more ...
Amanda K. J. P. F. da Silva, Eucilene K. de L. B. Marques, Lidiane M. A. de Lima, Widarlane A. S. Alves, Dayane A. Gomes, Pedro L. Guzzo, Mônica F. Belian, Wagner E. Silva, Eduardo C. Lira   +8 more
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Modulating the Gut Microbiome as a Therapeutic Approach in Multiple Sclerosis: Implications for Gut‐Brain Interactions and Immune Pathways: A Narrative Review

Brain and Behavior, Volume 16, Issue 2, February 2026.
The gut microbiome in multiple sclerosis (MS) shows consistent depletion of short‐chain fatty acid (SCFA)‐producing bacteria, expansion of pro‐inflammatory species, and reduced levels of butyrate, propionate, and indole metabolites. These alterations increase intestinal permeability, disrupt immune balance, and contribute to blood–brain barrier ...
Husna Irfan Thalib, Nuha Fatima, Faaleha Heba Fakruddin, Hosna Hamidullah Ali, Sariya Khan, Mohammed Talha Mohammed Zubair, Mable Pereira, Fatma E. Sayed Hassan   +7 more
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Year‐round rhythms: Alpine plant species modulate soil and microbial dynamics during the growing season and under the snow

Ecological Monographs, Volume 96, Issue 1, February 2026.
Abstract Soil–plant–microbe interactions are integral throughout most terrestrial ecosystems, yet the importance of plant phenology and seasonal dynamism upon these relationships remains unknown. Given the pronounced seasonality of alpine environments, we sampled eight plant species occurring in two habitats (alpine meadow and subnival zone) across ...
Adam Taylor Ruka, Johannes Schweichhart, Jiří Doležal, Kateřina Čapková, Zuzana Chlumská, Rosa Paulina Calvillo‐Medina, Travis B. Meador, Nadine Praeg, Paul Illmer, Roey Angel, Klára Řeháková   +10 more
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Fructans of the saline world

Biotechnology Advances, 2018
Saline and hypersaline environments make up the largest ecosystem on earth and the organisms living in such water-restricted environments have developed unique ways to cope with high salinity. As such these organisms not only carry significant industrial potential in a world where freshwater supplies are rapidly diminishing, but they also shed light ...
Onur Kırtel, Maxime Versluys, Wim Van den Ende, Ebru Toksoy Öner   +3 more
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Functional and Organic Foods in Enhancing the Oral and Dental Health and Hygiene—A Comprehensive Review

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2026.
Functional and organic foods contain effective and bioactive compositions. Organic foods and foods enriched with phytochemicals provide promising oral health. Functional foods and beverages in the diet can control and treat oral illnesses ABSTRACT Maintaining oral and dental hygiene, it is significantly related to individuals' quality of life as well ...
Elahe Aleebrahim‐Dehkordi, Ahmad Sheibaninia, Abdolah Ghasemi Pirbalouti   +2 more
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In vitro and ex vivo metabolism of chemically diverse fructans by bovine rumen Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus species

Animal Microbiome
Background Inulin and inulin-derived fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are well-known prebiotics for use in companion animals and livestock. The mechanisms by which FOS contribute to health has not been fully established.
Marissa L. King, Xiaohui Xing, Greta Reintjes, Leeann Klassen, Kristin E. Low, Trevor W. Alexander, Matthew Waldner, Trushar R. Patel, D. Wade Abbott   +8 more
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