Themed collection Food & Function Review Articles 2024

Sorghum, belonging to the Poaceae family, is a widely consumed grain, particularly in Africa.

Functional yogurt contains a variety of nutritional components that offer numerous health benefits, with limitations that can potentially be overcome.

Our systematic review and meta-analyses showed that vegetarian diets significantly reduced blood lipids and blood glucose and had null effects on blood pressure.

Several nutraceutical compounds, such as polyphenols and peptides, modulate the enzymatic antioxidant defence system, providing an avenue for the development of multifunctional functional foods.

The melanocortin system is regulated by long-term and short-term regulatory hormones and nutrients. Bioactive compounds influence appetite through multiple pathways: central nervous system, peripheral hormones, and intestinal microbiota.

The value and mechanism of highland barley in the prevention of diabetes and its application in food products.

Polymorphisms in key genes in the vitamin D metabolic pathway affect susceptibility to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and play potential roles in the pathogenesis of CVD.

Emerging evidence highlights that eugenol exhibits significant biological activities across various conditions, suggesting it is a promising nutritional supplement with both flavoring properties and therapeutic potential.

Chalcones are widely distributed in food and have multiple biological activities; there are limitations and drawbacks in the application of dietary chalcones in food; future research strategies and key issues for dietary chalcones.

Proposal of an in vitro–in vivo relationship (IVIVR) framework for food digestion research that serves as a tool to evaluate and improve a specific in vitro approach in simulating in vivo gastric digestion process.

Vinegar is a natural product derived from fruits or grains after being subjected to food fermentation processes.

The antioxidant capacity of DPs is determined by internal chemical structures and environmental factors. Green delivery systems help improve their bioactivities and bioavailability, providing great options for personalized food and nutrition.

The aim of the present study was to conduct a meta-analysis of observational studies to explore the latest evidence on the influence of whole grain and fiber consumption on total chronic liver diseases.

This study explores honey as a natural remedy for sleep disorders, highlighting its unique properties and soothing effects. The findings suggest that honey may improve sleep quality without drugs, though more research is needed on its holistic use.

Native plants are adaptable in various environmental conditions in part through the production of unique phytochemicals which may have beneficial effects on human health.

In order to achieve rapid development of the food industry, this review focuses on the preparation of food nanoparticles and the progress of research on improving quality and food industry development and discusses the current challenges faced.

Prenylated flavonoids have garnered interests due to the industrial applications and bioactivities. It is imperative to explore their metabolism and synthesis, thereby furnishing foundation for pharmacokinetic and clinical research endeavors.

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a disease condition incorporating the abnormal accumulation of various metabolic components, including obesity, insulin resistance and abnormal glucose tolerance, hypertension, atherosclerosis, or dyslipidemia.

Nisin have been successfully utilized as preservatives in the food industry and have evolved into a paradigm for understanding the genetic structure, expression, and control of genes created by lantibiotics.

Recent studies highlight the role of gut microbiota in diseases, showing that probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics (PPSP) offer health benefits by modulating the microbiome, potentially contributing to improved disease outcomes and overall well-being.

Quinones represent a class of crude organic compounds ubiquitously distributed in nature.

The recent advances of resveratrol nano delivery systems, the advantages and potential limitations, as well as their associated applications in biomedical and food.

From the RCTs, the MD and LFD have similar effects on improving liver enzymes and liver fat content in NAFLD for the short term.

Caffeine is a common component of coffee, tea, soft drinks and energy drinks. This review summarized the recent studies about its effects on pancreatic diseases and related mechanisms.

This paper reviews the biological activities of lactoferrin.

This study finds that vitamin C intake could significantly reduce the incidence of gastrointestinal cancers, especially OPE, gastric, and colon cancers, suggesting that the impact of vitamin C may be more crucial than previously predicted.

Interactions of polyphenols and polysaccharides regulate glycolipid metabolism through the gut microbiota, which is achieved through the regulation of metabolites, intestinal barrier function, and signaling pathways.

Dietary intake of the right amount of dietary fiber can reduce the risk of disease and safeguard human health.

Effects of glyphosate exposure on gut.

Cantharellus cibarius (CC) is a edible mushroom with significant commercial potential due to its diverse components and bioactive functions.

To assess diet and the risk of metabolic syndrome, this review highlights food bioactives that are correlated with dietary intake. In addition, these bioactives have shown to impact systemic inflammation and oxidative stress, among other.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) has traditionally been used as a cooking spice and herbal medicine for treating nausea and vomiting.

Bioactive enriched/fortified/supplemented chocolate.

Tetrahydrocurcumin showed potential biological activities in neurologic, cardiovascular, respiratory, liver, metabolic, renal, skin and inflammatory diseases as well as cancer.

Edible plant leaves (EPLs) constitute a major renewable functional plant biomass available all year round, providing an essential source of polyphenols in the global diet.

The gut microbiota is essential in human health, influencing various physiological processes ranging from digestion and metabolism to immune function and mental health.

Scheme of the potential use of MFGM as a dietary supplement on both infant and adult health.

Phospholipids are the essential components of human milk. To provide a more scientific feeding method for infants, infant formulas should be formulated to close the phospholipids of human milk by adjusting raw and auxiliary ingredients.

While the market is full of different dietary supplements, in most countries, legislation is clear and strict towards these products, with severe limitations on their health claims.

Babassu mesocarp flour is promising for application as biodegradable packaging and as an antioxidant for foods. Phytochemicals, antiparasitic and antibacterial activities and mesocarp flour were shown, but fungi and viruses can get more attention.

Bioactive oligopeptides have gained increasing attention due to their diverse physiological functions, and these can be transported into the vasculature via transcellular and paracellular pathways.

The bio-efficacy and delivery systems of cinnamaldehyde and the underlying mechanisms are summarized and evaluated.

The global prevalence of cancer continues to increase, so does its mortality.

The present systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to clarify the association between breakfast skipping and mortality outcomes.

The present work outlines the methods for preparing peptides from food proteins and elucidate their efficacy and mechanisms in combating hyperuricemia, supported by in vitro and in vivo evidence.

Brazil has a broad geographic biodiversity spread across its six different biomes.

Probiotics' role in critically ill, mechanically ventilated patients is unclear; therefore, we conducted an umbrella systematic review and meta-analysis to clarify probiotics' effects on clinical outcomes.

The inhibitory effect of extracts from edible parts of nuts on α-amylase activity in vitro, including inhibition of human α-amylase by polyphenol-rich chestnut and almond skin extracts.

Effect of low FODMAPs diet on symptoms of patients with irritable bowel syndrome.

In the contemporary era, heightened emphasis on health and safety has emerged as a paramount concern among individuals with food.

Sea buckthorn (Hippophae L.), a well-known medicinal and edible plant, is known as the “king of VC”.

Cereal dietary fiber and polyphenols improve the intestinal environment and human health

Higher olive oil intake was linked to a decreased risk of CVD and stroke incidence and CVD and all-cause mortality.

Majority of known bioactive peptides (BAPs) with antihypertensive, antidiabetic, antioxidant, among other activities, are short-chain aminoacid sequences (<10). To enhance their gastrointestinal bioavailability, BAPs are encapsulated, subject of our review.

Quercetin reverses the expression of abnormal genes by regulating DNA methylation, and is an important regulator of gene transcription in tumorigenesis. The use of nanoscale delivery of quercetin increases its bioavailability in cancer therapy.

Extraction, purification, structural modification, activities and application of polysaccharides from different parts of mulberry were analyzed and discussed.

SGs as safe natural sweeteners, may yield significant improvement in glucose metabolism in adult participants when compared with the control.

Preclinical evidence suggests that plant-based fermented foods possess promising potential for the management of AD through modulation of oxidative stress, synaptotoxicity, neuroinflammation, tau hyperphosphorylation, and amyloidogenic pathways.

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a group of chronic health disorders prevalent worldwide that claim millions of lives yearly.

This article systematically reviewed the proportion of ARA and DHA in breast milk and formula among regions and lactation periods, and their impact on infant development and health.

Metal-chelating peptides, which form metal–peptide coordination complexes with various metal ions, can be used as biofunctional ingredients notably to enhance human health and prevent diseases.

Background: In recent years, oats’ effect on lowering serum cholesterol has been recognized.

Structural characteristics and biological activities of polysaccharides from barley (Hordeum vulgare L).

Effects of the brain, liver, pancreas, and fat on ovarian sex hormone production through the gut.

Systematic review of studies on the biological effect of common buckwheat supplementation on cellular models.

(Poly)phenol metabotyping as a tool for tailored nutrition advice. Created with https://BioRender.com.

Salt reduction initiatives, intertwined with national health, requires long-term and collaborative efforts among governments, food enterprises, public health experts, and the public. It is imperative to explore more effective methods for salt reduction to attain the global goal.

Edible insect species are attracting the attention of the food industry and consumers in Western societies due to their high content and quality of protein, which is starting to be evaluated as source of peptides with immunomodulatory properties.

Ginsenosides are a class of natural products with hormone-like activity of triterpenoid saponins and have a variety of pharmacological activities such as anti-aging, immune regulation and cognitive improvement.