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      <news:title><![CDATA[Start-Up Stars opens entries for 2027 summit]]></news:title>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Tiny Health Raises $33M Series B to advance microbiome intelligence ]]></news:title>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Gut microbiome needs time to adapt to fibermaxxing, experts warn ]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) such as acetate, propionate and butyrate support colonic health and interact with metabolic and immune pathways, but a rapid increase in fibre can temporarily overwhelm an unadapted gut microbiome]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2026/09/30/mineral-water-linked-to-short-term-digestion-improvements/</loc>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Mineral-rich water delivers fast constipation relief, but effects level off: RCT]]></news:title>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Gut-brain axis: Postbiotic shows potential to ease stress and brain activity]]></news:title>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Probiotics from India: Firms innovate beyond climate constraints for trending needs]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Indian probiotic suppliers have traditionally focused more on spore-forming Bacillus cultures due to their robustness and stability in hot climates, but some companies have found ways to work with vegetative cultures through the use of innovative technologies.]]></image:caption>
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