Antioxidant Capacity of Natural Products—3rd Edition
A special issue of Antioxidants (ISSN 2076-3921). This special issue belongs to the section "Natural and Synthetic Antioxidants".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 9
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Dear Colleagues,
Following the successful reception of its previous editions, we are delighted to present the third edition of the Antioxidants Special Issue titled "Antioxidant Capacity of Natural Products". This ongoing series continues to serve as a platform for advancing our understanding of natural antioxidants and their therapeutic potential.
Oxidative stress, caused by the excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and an insufficient antioxidant defense, remains a central factor in the pathogenesis of numerous chronic and degenerative diseases. Natural products—particularly phytochemicals such as polyphenols, carotenoids, alkaloids, and essential micronutrients—are increasingly recognized for their potent antioxidant properties and diverse health benefits. These compounds play a pivotal role in modulating oxidative pathways, protecting biomolecules, and maintaining cellular homeostasis.
Recent advances have expanded our insight into how natural antioxidants interact within complex biological systems, including their molecular mechanisms of action, synergistic interactions, and therapeutic applications. Furthermore, innovative approaches in extraction, characterization, and bioavailability enhancement constitute new avenues for clinical and functional applications of these bioactive compounds.
This Special Issue aims to gather high-quality original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and novel insights addressing the biological efficacy, mechanistic studies, and applied potential of antioxidant-rich natural resources. Both in vitro and in vivo investigations, as well as translational research, are welcomed.
We invite contributions on a broad range of topics, including, but not limited to:
- Mechanistic insights into the antioxidant action of natural products;
- The role of dietary antioxidants in the prevention and management of chronic diseases;
- The synergistic or additive effects of combined phytochemicals;
- Advances in analytical methods for evaluating antioxidant capacity;
- Clinical or functional applications of natural antioxidants;
- Antioxidant evaluation of traditional medicinal plants and ethnobotanical resources.
We hope this Special Issue will serve as a valuable reference for researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals seeking to develop natural antioxidant-based strategies for health promotion and disease prevention.
We look forward to your contributions and to advancing this important field together.
Sincerely,
Prof. Dr. Younghwa Kim
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- natural antioxidants
- oxidative stress
- phytochemicals
- bioactive compounds
- reactive oxygen species (ROS)
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