Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a method of treating increased gut permeability, including administering a therapeutically effective amount of a human-derived probiotic to a patient in need thereof. Further provided herein is a method of increasing a patient's metabolism of ethanolamine, including administering a therapeutically effective amount of human derived probiotics to the patient in need thereof. Also provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition, including a first strain of Lactobacillus and a second probiotic strain. The present disclosure also provides for a pharmaceutical composition, including Lactobacillus and an antidiabetic drug. Additionally, provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition, including Lactobacillus and a weight management drug.

Abstract: Described are methods of treating neurodegenerative disease by administering a therapeutically effective amount of fenchol to a patient in need thereof. Additionally, described are methods of activating FFAR2 signaling in a patient by administering a therapeutically effective amount of fenchol to a patient in need thereof. Methods of treating gastrointestinal disorders in a patient being treated for cancer and methods of improving cognition in a patient being treated for cancer are also described. Further, the present disclosure provides for a pharmaceutical composition including fenchol and an Alzheimer's disease drug. Additionally, a nasal spray including fenchol, a buccal tablet including fenchol, and a dietary supplement including fenchol are described.

Abstract: Provided is a composition comprising an isolated Lactobacillus paracasei D3.5 strain or cellular components thereof. In some embodiments, the composition is provided in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, which may be a food product, tablet or capsule suitable for enteral administration, etc. Also provided is a composition comprising lipoteichoic acid isolated from Lactobacillus paracasei D3.5 strain, which may be provided in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Provided herein according to embodiments is a composition comprising polysaccharides isolated from sago or acorn for use as a dietary supplement or food additive. The composition is useful to improve gut health in a subject. Methods of extracting the polysaccharides and food products comprising the same are also provided.

Abstract: Provided is a composition comprising an isolated Lactobacillus paracasei D3.5 strain or cellular components thereof. In some embodiments, the composition is provided in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, which may be a food product, tablet or capsule suitable for enteral administration, etc. Also provided is a composition comprising lipoteichoic acid isolated from Lactobacillus paracasei D3.5 strain, which may be provided in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.