Emerging Trends in Antioxidant Nutraceuticals
A special issue of Antioxidants (ISSN 2076-3921). This special issue belongs to the section "Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 419
Special Issue Editors
2. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences 3rd, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400337 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Interests: natural antioxidants; biology of oxidative stress; endogenous antioxidants; clinical use of antioxidants; (clinical) laboratory methods for antioxidants detection; molecular bases of human nutrition; melatonin
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The field of antioxidant nutraceuticals is rapidly advancing within the scientific community, fueling valuable discussions on their health benefits and increasing consumer interest. Research has consistently highlighted the health-promoting potential of the antioxidant compounds found in various plants, particularly phenolics such as anthocyanins, flavonols, and phenolic acids. These compounds are found in varying concentrations in a range of plants, including turmeric, green tea, rosemary, ginger, thyme, and basil, among others.
A key trend in the field focuses on eco-friendly extraction methods, including ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE), microwave-assisted extraction (MAE), and high-pressure technologies, which maximize the recovery of these beneficial compounds in an environmentally sustainable way. Extensive studies have reviewed both the in vitro and in vivo effects of phenolic-rich plant and berry extracts, confirming potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive, and anti-hyperglycemic activities.
These findings underscore the potential of antioxidant nutraceuticals to combat oxidative stress, highlighting both significant health benefits and growing commercial appeal. As evidence supporting their role in promoting human health continues to accumulate, antioxidant-rich plant products are emerging as valuable functional foods and nutraceuticals with robust therapeutic potential and considerable market promise.
This Special Issue invites high-quality original research articles, narrative and systematic reviews, and meta-analyses that focus on emerging trends in antioxidant nutraceuticals, with an emphasis on their innovative extraction techniques, bioactivity, and therapeutic potential. Contributions should explore the isolation, characterization, and mechanistic evaluation of antioxidant compounds, particularly phenolics, from diverse natural sources.
Submissions are encouraged on the following topics:
- Advanced and eco-friendly extraction methods (e.g., UAE, MAE, high-pressure technologies) to maximize the yield and functionality of antioxidant compounds.
- In vitro, in vivo, and clinical studies assessing the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and metabolic effects of nutraceuticals.
- The development of functional foods or supplements enriched with antioxidant bioactives.
- Investigations into the stability, bioavailability, and synergistic interactions of antioxidant compounds in nutraceutical formulations.
- Novel applications of antioxidant nutraceuticals in mitigating oxidative stress-related diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, neurodegenerative disorders, and cancer.
Dr. Andrei Mocan
Guest Editors
Dr. Oleg Frumuzachi
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- nutraceuticals
- diabetes
- cancer
- oxidative stress
- inflammation
- antioxidant
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