Functional foods—like berries, nuts, seeds, and avocado—offer extra health perks beyond basic nutrition, helping support ...

A naturally derived molecule shows promise in blocking critical behaviors that bacteria rely on to cause disease.

This Research Topic explores the therapeutic potential of nutraceuticals and bioactive compounds to counter the global threat of antimicrobial resistance ...

A new junior research group began its work on April 15, 2026, at the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich. Led by Dr. Nikolai Köhler, the Integrative Food ...

Citrus fruit, cucumber, herbs, and electrolytes are nutritious add-ins that can kick your glass of water up a notch.

In recent years, functional mushrooms have gained widespread attention across Australia and globally, thanks to their ...

In general, whole fruits and vegetables are a better choice than juice, but in moderation, juice can contribute to a ...

Researchers in Russia have developed an improved method for extracting a biologically active compound from brown algae, opening new possibilities for its use in healthcare, nutrition and biotechnology ...

Fruit consumption has become increasingly important in the human nutrition due to its nutrient composition and potential health effects (Feliciano et al., 2010). They can be consumed fresh or ...

Fruit residues (peel, seed, and pulp residues) have in their composition several compounds such as polyphenols, carotenoids, fibres, and lipids which, due to their functional properties, these ...

Triterpenoid saponins are key bioactive compounds responsible for the medicinal value of many plants, yet how plants regulate the balance between saponin production and sterol biosynthesis has ...

Scientists are taking a closer look at monk fruit and discovering it’s more than just a sugar substitute. New research shows its peel and pulp contain a rich mix of antioxidants and bioactive ...