Phytochemicals and Human Health
A section of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643).
Section Information
The Section “Phytochemicals and Human Health” aims to publish high-quality scientific contributions providing novel insights into the impact of dietary intake of plant ingredients, also called phytochemicals, on the physical, mental, and emotional health and wellbeing of humans. We will consider for publication in vitro and animal studies that have relevance to human health. Clinical trial focusing on the role of phytochemicals on key physiological functions and the pathogenesis of human diseases will be especially welcome. In addition, epidemiological studies to identify the relationship between dietary intake of phytochemicals and the risk of disease also fit in the scope of this section. We request the submission of articles providing novel data on the digestibility, bioaccessibility, metabolism, absorption, bioactivity, effective dose, route of administration, effect on microbiota, mechanism of action, phytochemomics, food matrix effect, development of improvements in phytochemical formulation, sustainable sources of phytochemicals, effect of phytochemicals in the reduction in risk and treatment of chronic noncommunicable and communicable diseases, emotional health, wellbeing, risk–benefit balance of consumption of phytochemicals as a dietary supplement in healthy and unhealthy people, safety of use of phytochemicals as a food ingredient or additive. and any innovative novel applications. We encourage the scientific community to make significant and innovative contributions to enhance our knowledge of the biological, pharmaceutical, and nutrition effects of phytochemicals.
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Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- The Role of Bioactive Compounds in Neuroprotection and Neurodegenerative Disease (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Edible Plants and Their Components as Functional Foods Promoting the Health of the Gut Barrier (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Role of Mediterranean Herbs and Spices in Human Health (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- The Effects of Nuts on Cardiovascular Health (Deadline: 5 December 2024)
- Dietary Bioactive Compounds and Human Health: The Role of Bioavailability (Deadline: 5 December 2024)
- Dietary Intake of Phytochemicals, Gut Microbiota and Appetite Control (Deadline: 5 December 2024)
- The Effect of Bioactive Compounds in Anti-inflammation (Deadline: 15 December 2024)
- Dietary Phytochemicals: Implications for Health and Disease (Deadline: 15 December 2024)
- Phytonutrients in Inflammation and Metabolic Health (Deadline: 15 December 2024)
- Immunomodulatory Effects of Nutraceuticals in Inflammatory and Neoplastic Diseases (Deadline: 25 December 2024)
- The Role of Bioactive Compounds in Immunity and Metabolism (Deadline: 25 December 2024)
- Enhancing Human Health through Plant-Based Dietary Bioactive Compounds (Deadline: 25 December 2024)
- Increasing Dietary Fibre for Improving Human Health (Deadline: 25 December 2024)
- Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products in Human Health and Diseases: Basic, Preclinical and Clinical Studies—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 December 2024)
- The Effects and Mechanisms of Phytochemicals on Pain Management and Analgesic (Deadline: 15 January 2025)
- Dietary Phytochemicals: Natural Swords Combating Inflammation (Deadline: 25 January 2025)
- Phytochemicals: Emerging Approaches to the Fight against Aging and Aging-Related Diseases (Deadline: 25 January 2025)
- Nutrients and Non-nutrients in Functional Foods and Dietary Supplements That Regulate Metabolism and Improve Disease States (Deadline: 25 January 2025)
- Preventive and Therapeutic Nutraceuticals (Deadline: 25 January 2025)
- New Advances in Effect of Natural Compounds on Vascular Inflammation, Aging and Cardiovascular Disease (Deadline: 5 February 2025)
- Nutrition and Health—the Challenge of Sustainable Food Security (Deadline: 15 February 2025)
- Functional Foods: Exploring the Health Benefits of Bioactive Compounds (Deadline: 25 February 2025)
- Plant-Derived Bioactive Polyphenols, Polysaccharides, Proteins, and Peptides, and Their Health Benefits (Deadline: 25 February 2025)
- Plant-Based Natural Products and Cancer: A Challenge to Chart a New Course (Deadline: 5 March 2025)
- Bioactive Ingredients in Plants Related to Human Health (Deadline: 5 March 2025)
- Natural Active Compounds in Inflammation and Metabolic Diseases (Deadline: 15 March 2025)
- Benefits of Fruit Intake on Cardiovascular Health (Deadline: 15 March 2025)
- Therapeutic Potential and Mechanisms of Phytochemical Extracts in Cancer Treatment (Deadline: 15 March 2025)
- Allergenic Proteins from Plant-Derived Foods on Immunology (Deadline: 20 March 2025)
- Fruits and Vegetable Bioactive Substances and Nutritional Value (Deadline: 25 March 2025)
- Plant-Based Diet: Health Perspective (Deadline: 25 March 2025)
- Vegetarian Diets and Human Health: Current Prospects (Deadline: 25 March 2025)
- Anti-Aging Activity of Food Components and Its Molecular Basis (Deadline: 5 April 2025)
- Prevention, Management and Treatment of Bone-Related Diseases Using Natural Products (Deadline: 15 April 2025)
- Effects of Phytochemicals on Human Health (Deadline: 15 April 2025)
- Anticancer Activities of Dietary Phytochemicals: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 15 April 2025)
- Nutritional Value and Health Benefits of Dietary Bioactive Compounds (Deadline: 15 April 2025)
- Bioactive Compounds and Functional Foods in Human Health (Deadline: 25 April 2025)
- Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, and Antimicrobial Potential of Natural Products (Deadline: 25 April 2025)
- Plant-Based Diets in the Prevention of Inflammation (Deadline: 25 April 2025)
- Natural Products, Their Derivatives, and Synthetic Compounds: Role in Nutrition Intervention and Health Promotion (Deadline: 25 April 2025)
- Nutraceuticals, Bioactive Compounds and Functional Foods: Their Role in Chronic Diseases (Deadline: 25 April 2025)
- Functional Evaluation of Edible Mushrooms and Their Active Materials (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- Impact of Phytochemicals on the Gastrointestinal Tract—Implications for Innovative Nutraceutical and Functional Food Development (Deadline: 5 May 2025)
- Bioactive Compounds in Fruits and Foods—Properties and Applications (Deadline: 9 May 2025)
- Effects of Plant Extracts on Human Health—2nd Edition (Deadline: 15 May 2025)
- Dietary Bioactive Compounds: Implications for Inflammation and Oxidative Stress (Deadline: 25 May 2025)
- Antioxidants in Diet: Metabolic Impacts and Mechanisms of Action (Deadline: 25 May 2025)
- Bioactive Food Compounds and Human Health (Deadline: 25 May 2025)
- The Role of Phytochemicals in Metabolism and Immunity (Deadline: 5 June 2025)
- The Role of Natural Antioxidants in Managing and Preventing Chronic Diseases (Deadline: 15 June 2025)
- Anthocyanins and Human Health—2nd Edition (Deadline: 5 July 2025)
- Natural Active Substances and Cancer (Deadline: 15 July 2025)
- Dietary Bioactive Compounds: Implications on Inflammation and Oxidative Stress (Deadline: 25 August 2025)
- The Role of Food Supplements in Human Health (Deadline: 15 September 2025)
- Selected Papers from the 4th International Electronic Conference on Nutrients—Plant-Based Nutrition Focusing on Innovation, Health and Sustainable Food Systems (Deadline: 30 November 2025)