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Gut microbiome: meet Asaccharobacter celatus – the brain health bug

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Friday, February 9, 2024

Research over recent years also suggests our gut bacteria may have a role in helping us maintain our brain health as we age.

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  • Research over recent years also suggests our gut bacteria may have a role in helping us maintain our brain health as we age.
  • My own preliminary research suggests one gut bug in particular called Asaccharobacter celatus (A celatus) could be useful.

Cognitive impairment and dementia

  • Worryingly, this often progresses to more severe impairment of brain function known as dementia.
  • Dementia affects more than 55 million people around the world, and projections suggest this number will increase to 82 million by 2030.

How gut bacteria could help

  • The bacteria in our gut perform functions that benefit our overall health.
  • A celatus, along with certain other bacteria, is capable of producing a compound known as equol.
  • These bacteria make equol from a compound called daidzein, which is found in soy products including soy milk, tofu and tempeh.
  • In many cases, we can influence the make-up of our gut bacteria through our diet, and this appears to be true for A celatus.
  • Read more:
    Gut bacteria rewind ageing brain in mice

    However, other research has shown consumption of soy foods in the diet has no effect on cognitive function.

  • All this suggests that, alongside the bacteria, we already have in our gut microbiome, what we eat could be equally important.

My research

  • This relates to complex cognitive tasks we perform daily, including doing maths in our head, or reorganising the day’s tasks in our mind when something unexpectedly changes.
  • This research appears promising, but we need more evidence to confirm the potential benefits of both A celatus bacteria and soy foods in helping older people maintain their brain health as they age.
  • Each week we will look at a different microbe and bring you the most up-to-date research on them.
  • Nathan Nuzum currently works at University College Cork as part of APC Microbiome and receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under the INSPIRE COFUND Marie Skłodowska Curie grant agreement No.
  • The unpublished/original work referred to in this article was conducted at Deakin University as part of Dr. Nathan Nuzum's PhD.
  • Dr. Nuzum's PhD supervisors for this work includes his primary supervisor Dr. Helen Macpherson, and his co-supervisors (in alphabetical order) Drs.

Lion Equity Partners Completes Acquisition of Country Life, LLC From Kikkoman Corporation

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Lion Equity Partners, a Denver-based private equity firm specializing in corporate carve-outs, announced that its affiliate, Lion Equity Fund III, LP, acquired Country Life, LLC (“Country Life”) from KI NutriCare Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Kikkoman Corporation, a Japan-based manufacturer of the world’s leading soy sauce brand and other healthy foods.

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  • Lion Equity Partners, a Denver-based private equity firm specializing in corporate carve-outs, announced that its affiliate, Lion Equity Fund III, LP, acquired Country Life, LLC (“Country Life”) from KI NutriCare Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Kikkoman Corporation, a Japan-based manufacturer of the world’s leading soy sauce brand and other healthy foods.
  • “For more than 50 years, Country Life has distinguished itself as an industry leading brand with exceptional products, service, and innovation,” said Jim Levitas, Co-Founder and Partner of Lion Equity Partners.
  • We are thrilled by Lion Equity’s investment in Country Life as we continue to provide trusted natural products at the highest standards.
  • We look forward to the many milestones ahead!”
    Rothschild & Co acted as the sole financial advisor to Kikkoman Corporation on the sale of Country Life.

Recent Analysis Explores How Soy Isoflavones May Prevent Breast Cancer

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

However, a new analysis from Chinese researchers not only strongly suggests soy foods are protective against breast cancer but also provides an explanation for the previous inconsistent findings.

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  • However, a new analysis from Chinese researchers not only strongly suggests soy foods are protective against breast cancer but also provides an explanation for the previous inconsistent findings.
  • Having said that, several mechanisms for the proposed breast cancer protective effects of soy isoflavones have been proposed.
  • When all studies were included in the analysis, higher consumers of soy foods were 23% less likely to report having breast cancer than the low consumers of soy foods.
  • Soy was protective against both estrogen receptor positive breast cancer and estrogen receptor negative breast cancer.

Kikkoman Foods, Inc. Marks 50th Anniversary of Brewing Soy Sauce in the U.S. with Gifts to UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee, Totaling $5 Million

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Friday, June 9, 2023

WALWORTH, Wis., June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fifty years ago, with the opening of Kikkoman Foods, Inc., a farm field in southern Wisconsin was transformed into what has now become the highest-producing soy sauce facility in the world. Today, the state of Wisconsin recognizes "Kikkoman Day," marking the golden anniversary of the plant opening in Walworth, Wis. The proclamation also celebrates the company's positive impact on the partnership between Wisconsin and Japan, and its contributions of more than $17 million to charitable causes in the local community and beyond.

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  • Today, the state of Wisconsin recognizes "Kikkoman Day," marking the golden anniversary of the plant opening in Walworth, Wis.
  • At its anniversary events today, the Kikkoman Foods, Inc. Foundation presented $5 million in support of sustainable agriculture and freshwater studies.
  • The time-honored traditional brewing process for soy sauce uses just four simple ingredients: water, soybeans, wheat, and salt.
  • "We're looking forward to the next 50 years of friendship and continued growth in our pursuit to make Kikkoman Soy Sauce a truly global seasoning."

DATASSENTIAL COMBINES MENU, CONSUMER DATA TO OFFER CUSTOMERS ALL-IN-ONE FOOD & BEVERAGE INTELLIGENCE SOLUTION

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

CHICAGO, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Datassential , the leading food and beverage intelligence platform connecting the dots between consumers and the food industry, today announced that it has combined the power of its menu and consumer preferences data to provide customers with an unparalleled, 360-degree look at food and beverage trends as they're happening.

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  • CHICAGO, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Datassential , the leading food and beverage intelligence platform connecting the dots between consumers and the food industry, today announced that it has combined the power of its menu and consumer preferences data to provide customers with an unparalleled, 360-degree look at food and beverage trends as they're happening.
  • "Datassential raised the bar even higher by integrating menu data with consumer flavor preferences.
  • Current subscribers of Datassential's menu and consumer preference solutions can now access the combined data.
  • Under Datassential's single mission to help the food industry make simply smarter decisions, leading food and beverage manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice operators can expect continued innovation and unparalleled insights.

Japan natto cooperative society federation launched the Chinese version of its official website, “Natto Power -- Japanese Fermented Food Natto, the key to Better Living --” on Monday, March 6, to promote the appeal of natto to the world

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

The Japan natto cooperative society federation (Arakawa-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Yoshihiro Noro) has launched the Chinese version of its new website, "Natto Power -- Japanese Fermented Food Natto, the key to Better Living --" to promote the power of natto, a traditional Japanese food that has supported Japanese people's health, to the world.

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  • The Japan natto cooperative society federation (Arakawa-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Yoshihiro Noro) has launched the Chinese version of its new website, "Natto Power -- Japanese Fermented Food Natto, the key to Better Living --" to promote the power of natto, a traditional Japanese food that has supported Japanese people's health, to the world.
  • As neighbors, Japan and China have been deeply involved in each other's food culture and developed various cultures over a long history of exchange.
  • Although many of the ingredients in Japanese food are of Chinese origin, natto, a fermented viscous food, is an ingredient developed uniquely in Japan.
  • We also hope that by providing correct information on natto through this website, we can increase the interest of Chinese people in natto and encourage them to eat natto.

Hyaluronic Acid Market Size Worth USD 19.87 Billion in 2032 | Emergen Research

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

VANCOUVER, B.C., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global Hyaluronic Acid market size was valued at USD 9.56 Billion in 2022 and is expected to reach valuation of USD 19.87 Billion in 2032 growing at a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period, according to a recent report by Emergen Research.

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  • VANCOUVER, B.C., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global Hyaluronic Acid market size was valued at USD 9.56 Billion in 2022 and is expected to reach valuation of USD 19.87 Billion in 2032 growing at a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period, according to a recent report by Emergen Research.
  • The increasing awareness about the health benefits of hyaluronic acid and its widespread use in the cosmetics and healthcare industry are some of the primary factors driving the growth of the hyaluronic acid market.
  • Hyaluronic acid is used in various cosmetic products, including anti-aging creams, moisturizers, and serums, to hydrate and rejuvenate the skin.
  • One of the major factors driving the growth of the hyaluronic acid market is the increasing demand for anti-aging products.

Hyaluronic Acid Market Size Worth USD 19.87 Billion in 2032 | Emergen Research

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

VANCOUVER, B.C., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global Hyaluronic Acid market size was valued at USD 9.56 Billion in 2022 and is expected to reach valuation of USD 19.87 Billion in 2032 growing at a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period, according to a recent report by Emergen Research.

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  • VANCOUVER, B.C., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global Hyaluronic Acid market size was valued at USD 9.56 Billion in 2022 and is expected to reach valuation of USD 19.87 Billion in 2032 growing at a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period, according to a recent report by Emergen Research.
  • The increasing awareness about the health benefits of hyaluronic acid and its widespread use in the cosmetics and healthcare industry are some of the primary factors driving the growth of the hyaluronic acid market.
  • Hyaluronic acid is used in various cosmetic products, including anti-aging creams, moisturizers, and serums, to hydrate and rejuvenate the skin.
  • One of the major factors driving the growth of the hyaluronic acid market is the increasing demand for anti-aging products.

Great Lakes Cheese Joins National Movement to Turn Food Waste into Renewable Energy

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Boston, MA, Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vanguard Renewables is announcing that Great Lakes Cheese has joined the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance, a collaborative movement to boost food waste recycling and expand renewable energy production across America.

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  • Boston, MA, Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vanguard Renewables is announcing that Great Lakes Cheese has joined the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance, a collaborative movement to boost food waste recycling and expand renewable energy production across America.
  • “For more than 60 years Great Lakes Cheese has been committed to creating quality products, supporting regional agriculture, and putting people and the environment first,” stated Edward Learoyd, Vice President of Food Safety, Safety, Quality, and Regulatory at Great Lakes Cheese.
  • “We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint – from sourcing renewable energy to minimizing packaging waste, and now diverting our organic waste from the manufacturing process to create renewable energy via Farm Powered anaerobic digestion.”
    Great Lakes Cheese is headquartered in Hiram, Ohio with nine processing plants spread across Ohio, Wisconsin, New York, Utah, Tennessee, and Texas.
  • “Vanguard Renewables is excited to welcome Great Lakes Cheese into the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance,” stated Neil H. Smith, Chief Executive Officer at Vanguard Renewables.

Global Dairy Alternatives Market Report 2022: Size, Forecasts, Industry Trends, Growth, COVID-19 Impacts, Competitive Landscape 2021-2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, November 25, 2022

The "Dairy Alternatives Market, Size, Global Forecast 2022-2027, Industry Trends, Growth, Impact of COVID-19, Company Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Dairy Alternatives Market, Size, Global Forecast 2022-2027, Industry Trends, Growth, Impact of COVID-19, Company Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Global Dairy Alternative Market is estimated to reach US$ 42.26 Billion by 2027, from US$ 22.01 Billion by 2021, growing at a CAGR of 11.49% during 2021-20278
    Products and beverages that can be used as dairy substitutes are dairy alternatives.
  • On the contrary, the dairy alternatives market is expected to develop due to increased vegan demand for dairy alternatives and the launch of new flavours and varieties of dairy alternatives.
  • At the same time, they are continuously attempting to keep up with market trends in dairy alternatives to develop new goods.