Themed collection Recent Review Articles

Anthraquinone compounds with the anthraquinone ring structure are widely found in traditional Chinese medicines and they are attracting a lot of attention due to their good pharmacological activity.

This review focuses on phytochemicals in oils, and summarizes the mechanisms of the anti-obesity effects of these compounds in in vitro studies, animal models, and human trials.

The effect of resveratrol supplementation on biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress among patients with metabolic syndrome are controversial.

Mechanisms involved in ischemia–reperfusion injury.

This review focuses on the molecular biological mechanism of obesity-induced inflammation and the reciprocal interactions between the major molecular mechanisms and a range of dietary bioactive compounds.

The present review explores the nutritional, phytochemical and pharmacological potential as well as diverse food usages of Syzygium cumini.

Amaranthus spp. is a highly nutritive pseudocereal, rich in macronutrients and micronutrients, including vitamins and minerals.

The current review highlights the role and applications of pectin-derived poly- and oligosaccharides in the health and wellbeing of the gut.

Aspalathus linearis (Rooibos) is a promising candidate which may impact cardiovascular disease (CVD). This review integrates relevant literature on the therapeutic potential of Rooibos in this context.

Mechanisms of action of probiotics against enteric pathogens.

The mechanisms of the anti-obesity effects of bioactive compounds in common spices in adipocytes, animal models and human participants have been reviewed.

Metabolic diseases such as gestational diabetes mellitus and obesity during pregnancy have become severe health issues due to adverse pregnant outcomes in recent years.

The present review summarizes (1) the epidemiology and etiology of colon cancer, (2) generalized cancer chemoprotective mechanisms, and (3) the chemopreventive properties of some popular phytochemicals as well as some phytochemicals developed by our research group recently.

Extra virgin olive oil polyphenols concentrate at the intestinal level and, by modulating the microbiota, oxidative status and inflammation, contribute to prevent the onset or delay the progression of inflammatory/degenerative diseases.

I provide a broad overview of the physical factors that govern intestinal digestion with a view to outlining the quantitative work that is required to determine the relative importance of these factors in the digestion of particular foods.

A review on the current knowledge about lactose malabsorption and intolerance is presented including biochemistry, physiology, diagnosis and dietary management.

Lower incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the Greenland Inuit, Northern Canada and Japan has been attributed to their consumption of seafood rich in long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCn-3PUFA).

The significance of chaperones in preventing protein aggregation including amyloid fibril formation has been extensively documented in the biological field, but there is limited research on the potential effect of chaperone-like molecules on food protein functionality and food quality.

This review summarizes the isolation, chemical identification, and biochemical activities of Camellia triterpenoid saponins, updating a previous review and encompassing all new studies through September 2017.

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB)-based exopolysaccharides (EPS) potentially have prebiotic properties and could be natural alternatives for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.

In this paper, we review recent evidence about the beneficial effects of sulforaphane (SFN), which is the most studied member of isothiocyanates, on both in vivo and in vitro models of different diseases, mainly diabetes and cancer.

The association of the consumption of fruit and vegetables (FV) and the risk of postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) has been a controversial subject.

Currently, the association of soy intake with total- and cause-specific mortality is inconsistent.

Tree nuts, complete functional foods, contain macro- and micronutrients of high biological value.

Health benefits and products of Citrus medica.

Foods and the risk of esophageal cancer.

A growing population and concern over the sufficiency of natural resources for feeding this population have motivated researchers and industries to search for alternative and complementary sources of food ingredients and additives.

A new term was introduced recently to describe foods with additional health benefits: “superfoods”, for which up to date no generally accepted definitions exist. Nonetheless, their consumption might contribute to the prevention of metabolic syndrome.

Cereal and pulse polyphenols and dietary fiber offer a wealth of complementary health benefits.

Gut microbiota modulation to restore proper gut:brain axis communications and reduce cirrhosis associated symptoms and HE progression.

Pleurotus spp. grown on clean processing by-products is an ingredient that links food sustainability with functionality.

Human studies have clearly demonstrated the beneficial impact of consuming oats on cholesterol levels, however, processing can have a significant influence on functionality, which has not yet been fully addressed.

An overview of evidence on Carrageenan (CGN), a family of marine polysaccharides, their characteristics and digestive fate that highlight various gaps in our understanding.

This review summarizes recent trends in methodologies based on the salivary protein–phenol interaction to determine astringency and the factors affecting this interaction.

As one of the main bioactive compounds of dried ginger, 6-shogaol has been widely used to alleviate many ailments.

Diet has shaped microbiota profiles through human evolution.

The number of publications, as a result of searching for hydrogels and oleogels for food applications in the last 10 years, shows that oleogels are getting more attention while hydrogels remain as a topic of interest. Moreover, the increasing number of publications dealing with food and obesity reveals that the food industry still has an important role in this regard.

Hydrophobic flavonoids can suppress starch digestion in the intestine by forming starch-flavonoid complexes.

The main goal of this work was to clarify the effects of the consumption of berries on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors by performing a systematic review followed by a meta-analysis and a trial sequential analysis (TSA).

In-depth review of methods used in portion size research including dietary, cognitive and behavioural instruments.

Challenges and future perspectives of curcumin health benefit research.

Arthritis is a global health concern affecting a significant proportion of the population and associated with reduced quality of life.

Bioactive peptides have beneficial effects on blood pressure, inflammation, obesity, and T2D, indicating their great potential as functional foods/nutraceuticals against metabolic syndromes.

Edible mushrooms contain bioactive compounds able to modulate the expression of genes related to absorption, biosynthesis and transport of cholesterol and regulation of its homeostasis.

Many researchers are currently developing emulsion-based delivery systems to increase the bioavailability of lipophilic bioactive agents, such as oil-soluble vitamins, nutraceuticals, and lipids. This article reviews recent research in this area.