Functional Foods and Their Impact on Human Health: From Mechanisms to Applications
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Science and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 1166
Special Issue Editor
Interests: edible insects; entomophagy; protein; antioxidant properties; functional food; bioactivity
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Dear Colleagues,
The impact of food on our health is undeniable and has been a topic of consideration for many researchers. Functional foods contain bioactive ingredients that offer health benefits beyond their nutritional value. These foods are becoming increasingly popular, and the wide range of products available makes it possible to meet the needs of many different consumer groups with specific nutritional requirements. However, changes in eating habits necessitate the development of new functional foods and a clear understanding of their preventive effects against various diseases.
The purpose of this Special Issue is to present current, original scientific articles and review articles on the production, consumption, and assessment of the pro-health properties of functional foods. Studies on the biological activity of ingredients, formulation proposals, and uses of functional foods are appreciated. Novel approaches to the fortification of traditional food products are also welcomed.
Dr. Ewelina Zielińska
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- functional food
- novel food
- bioactivity
- food supplementation
- nutraceuticals
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