Described herein are methods and compositions for using microbial agents (probiotics) and agents that promote growth of certain microbes (prebiotics) for management (including prevention and treatment) of musculoskeletal disorders, including osteoporosis, osteopenia, Paget's disease, stunting, osteoarthritis, osteomyelitis, and delayed or non-union fractures.

The present application relates to a Leuconostoc mesenteroides CJLM119 strain (KCTC 13043BP) producing decreased amounts of gas, a fermentation starter composition comprising the same, and a method for preparing kimchi using the strain.

The present application relates to a Leuconostoc mesenteroides CJLM119 strain (KCTC 13043BP) producing decreased amounts of gas, a fermentation starter composition comprising the same, and a method for preparing kimchi using the strain.

The present application relates to a Leuconostoc mesenteroides CJLM181 strain (KCTC 13042BP) producing decreased amounts of gas, a fermentation starter composition comprising the same, and a method for preparing kimchi using the strain.

The present application relates to a Leuconostoc mesenteroides CJLM181 strain (KCTC 13042BP) producing decreased amounts of gas, a fermentation starter composition comprising the same, and a method for preparing kimchi using the strain.

Described herein are methods and compositions for using microbial agents (probiotics) and agents that promote growth of certain microbes (prebiotics) for management (including prevention and treatment) of musculoskeletal disorders, including osteoporosis, osteopenia, Paget's disease, stunting, osteoarthritis, osteomyelitis, and delayed or non-union fractures. Also described herein are methods and compositions for using probiotics and prebiotics for management of inflammation, and symptoms of menopause.

A starter for producing sourdough is provided. The starter includes Saccharomyces cerevisiae Y3-1 (KCTC 15070BP) and Leuconostoc mesenteroides M1-2 (KCTC 15071BP). The Saccharomyces cerevisiae Y3-1 (KCTC 15070BP), Leuconostoc mesenteroides M1-2 (KCTC 15071BP), and Bacillus belezensis Kh2-2 (KCTC 14642BP) are used in a weight ratio of 6 to 7:2 to 3:1 to 2.

The present application relates to a Leuconostoc mesenteroides CJLM627 strain (KCTC 13044BP) producing decreased amounts of gas, a fermentation starter composition comprising the same, and a method for preparing kimchi using the strain.

The present application relates to a Leuconostoc mesenteroides CJLM627 strain (KCTC 13044BP) producing decreased amounts of gas, a fermentation starter composition comprising the same, and a method for preparing kimchi using the strain.

The present invention relates to a novel Leuconostoc holzapfelii Ceb-kc-003 (deposited as Korea Accession Number accession KCCM11830P) strain and a composition comprising the same. The novel strain has abilities of preventing hair loss, promoting hair growth, or improving sexual function.