Culture Degeneration Reduces Sex-Related Gene Expression, Alters Metabolite Production and Reduces Insect Pathogenic Response in Cordyceps militaris [PDF]
Cordyceps militaris is an entomopathogenic ascomycete, known primarily for infecting lepidopteran larval (caterpillars) and pupal hosts. Cordycepin, a secondary metabolite produced by this fungus has anti-inflammatory properties and other pharmacological
Peter A. D. Wellham +6 more
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Characterization, In Vitro Biological Activity and In Vivo Cardioprotective Properties of Trametes versicolor (L.:Fr.) Quél. Heteropolysaccharides in a Rat Model of Metabolic Syndrome [PDF]
The present study aimed to examine the biological activity and cardioprotective potential of Trametes versicolor heteropolysaccharides (TVH) in a rat model of metabolic syndrome (MetS).
Marina Nikolic +12 more
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Dietary Supplementation of Hericium erinaceus Increases Mossy Fiber-CA3 Hippocampal Neurotransmission and Recognition Memory in Wild-Type Mice. [PDF]
Hericium erinaceus (Bull.) Pers. is a medicinal mushroom capable of inducing a large number of modulatory effects on human physiology ranging from the strengthening of the immune system to the improvement of cognitive functions. In mice, dietary supplementation with H.
Brandalise F +12 more
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To explore the effects of forest therapy in the Kranjska Gora tourist destination, experimental research on 50 tourists was implemented. By designing and following a specific forest therapy protocol, the physiological stress markers and psychological effects on tourists were measured.
Samo Kreft
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The Slovenian Nutrition Guidelines 2025: A Comparison with the Prior Slovenian FBDG, Dietary Intake, and the EAT–Lancet Diet [PDF]
Background: The Slovenian Nutrition Guidelines 2025 (SNG2025) provide a quantified, plant-forward framework aligned with the EAT–Lancet diet, whereas previous Slovenian FBDGs were qualitative.
Nataša Fidler Mis +2 more
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Two-Dimensional Chromatographic Isolation of High Purity Erinacine A from Hericium erinaceus [PDF]
A simple and robust two-dimensional chromatographic fractionation protocol for the isolation of the neuroprotective compound erinacine A from Hericium erinaceus is proposed. This production platform yielded 19.4 mg of erinacine A from approximately 130 g
Katerina Naumoska +2 more
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Three-Tier Plate, Triple Win: Health, Sustainability, and Equity in the Slovenian Nutrition Guidelines 2025 [PDF]
The prevalence of diet-related noncommunicable diseases (NCDs; e.g., obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers) is increasing globally, while food systems are also driving climate change and biodiversity loss. Transitioning to
Nataša Fidler Mis +4 more
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Slovenia’s Food-Based Dietary Guidelines 2024: Eating for Health and the Planet [PDF]
The dietary guidelines of Slovenia, ‘12 Steps to Healthy Eating’, were first published in 2000 and revised in 2011. The ‘Food Guide Pyramid’ was initially published in 2000 and subsequently revised in 2015.
Zlatko Fras +9 more
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The Municipality of Kranjska Gora was chosen as a Pilot Action Region (PAR) due to its location in the Slovenian Alpine area, its extensive forest cover and its important role in tourism and sport activities. As an example of best practice in the implementation of ecosystem-based risk management, the environmentally-friendly construction of the new ...
Jurij Beguš +2 more
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Conquering today’s health paradox with the power of HEAL – an expert consensus report plus research priorities and policymaker roadmap [PDF]
BackgroundDespite growing scientific evidence and health guidelines, the global health paradox persists, with rising lifestyle-related diseases and escalating healthcare costs exposing the inadequacy of current efforts.ObjectiveThree multidisciplinary ...
Katharina C. Wirnitzer +83 more
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