Nutraceuticals, Volume 5, Issue 3

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the most common mood disorder among adults. Despite the wide use of pharmacological agents by those with MDD, the evidence indicates that only a small fraction of patients benefits, and many individuals using antide...

Pistacia terebinthus L. which has been traditionally used in diet and medicine, remains underexplored in Greece, particularly regarding its chemical composition and antioxidant activity. The current study aims to comparatively evaluate the chemical p...

The leaves and stems of Bauhinia guianensis Aubl. are used in traditional Amazonian phytotherapy for the treatment of pain and inflammation. This study investigates the anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effects of hydroethanolic extracts from B....

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune skin disease with current treatments often causing significant side effects. This study systematically evaluated the therapeutic potential and mechanisms of polyphenolic compounds in psoriasis treatment....

Sesame oil extraction byproduct (SOEB) contains a high percentage of protein (49.81 g/100 g), making it a suitable plant-based source for producing protein hydrolysates with nutraceutical potential. In this study, albumins, globulins, glutelins, and...

Opuntia dillenii has gained considerable scientific attention as a potential natural source of antioxidants. This systematic review compiles and evaluates current evidence regarding its antioxidant activity. A PRISMA-guided literature search was cond...

Plant-derived pharmaceuticals represent a highly compelling area of research and continue to attract significant interest from countries, regions, scientific communities, and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Among these, α- and β-amyrin...

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are metabolites derived from the fermentation of dietary fibre by gut bacteria. SCFAs function as essential regulators of host-microbiome interactions by participating in numerous physiological and pathological process...

The marine seaweed Undaria pinnatifida belongs to the large group of brown macroalgae (Ochrophyta) and is valued both as a nutritious food and a source of pharmaceutical compounds. It has been widely consumed in East Asia as part of the traditional d...

This study aimed to evaluate the impregnation process of apple slices with bioactive compounds (BCs) that were obtained from the richest antioxidant fruit powder extracts. Acaí, beetroot, blueberry, cranberry, dragon fruit, and pomegranate pow...