Review Article
Science and claims of the arena of food bioactives: comparison of drugs, nutrients, supplements, and nutraceuticals
The scientific community and lay press are participating in a heated debate over the usefulness of food bioactives when used as dietary supplements.
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Associations of dietary factors and xenobiotic intake with faecal microbiota composition according to the presence of intestinal mucosa damage
Diet is a major modulator of gut microbiota, which plays a key role in the health status, including colorectal cancer (CRC) development.
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Wild blueberry (V. angustifolium) improves TNFα-induced cell barrier permeability through claudin-1 and oxidative stress modulation in Caco-2 cells
Dietary doses of wild blueberry, rich in bioactive components such as polyphenols, may contribute to support the integrity of the intestinal barrier by preserving claudin-1 expression and reducing markers of oxidative stress.
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Metabolism disturbance by light/dark cycle switching depends on the rat health status: the role of grape seed flavanols
Changes in light/dark cycles and obesogenic diets are related to metabolic disorders.
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A systematic review of the inhibitory effect of extracts from edible parts of nuts on α-glucosidase activity
Inhibition of α-glucosidases can slow carbohydrate digestion to reduce postprandial glycaemia and lower risk of type 2 diabetes. Our systematic review found no studies that tested the inhibitory potential of nut extracts against human α-glucosidases.
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(Poly)phenol intake, plant-rich dietary patterns and cardiometabolic health: a cross-sectional study
(Poly)phenols as a mediating factor in the associations between plant rich diets and cardiometabolic diseases.
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Anti-inflammatory potential of digested Brassica sprout extracts in human macrophage-like HL-60 cells
Cruciferous vegetables have been reported to be a great source of anti-inflammatory compounds.
Inter-individual characteristics on basic taste recognition thresholds in a college-aged cohort: potential predictive factors
Studying nutritional status from the perspective of taste sensitivity, rather than only dietary patterns, may provide new insights into the physiological implications of the gustatory function and predictors of taste sensitivity.
About this collection
Food & Function is delighted to publish this special collection of invited papers from participants at the 3rd International Conference on Food Bioactives & Health conference which took place in Parma, Italy, in June 2022. This collection reflects work presented at the conference and representative of the conference scope.
This special collection is Guest Edited by Donato Angelino (University of Teramo, Italy) & Food & Function Associate Editor Ana Rodriguez-Mateos (King’s College London, UK).
Please enjoy reading and we look forward to seeing everyone at FBHC 2023!