Next-Generation Insights into Anthocyanins and Phytopigments: Bioactivity, Bioavailability, and Health Impacts

Dear Colleagues,

Following the success of our Special Issue, “Antioxidant Capacity of Anthocyanins and Other Vegetal Pigments: Properties, Intake and Health Benefits”, we are pleased to continue welcoming contributions that reflect the dynamic and multidisciplinary nature of current research in this field.

Recent studies have expanded the scope of these investigations beyond traditional antioxidant assessments, exploring innovative applications of anthocyanins, carotenoids, betalains, and other plant pigments in functional foods and beverages, such as fruit-based sour beers and vegetable drinks enriched with encapsulated bioactives. The revalorization of agro-industrial by-products as sources of antioxidant compounds is also gaining momentum, offering sustainable solutions for health-promoting formulations.

In parallel, biomedical research is uncovering the therapeutic potential of these compounds in diverse contexts, from improving neurological outcomes after cardiac arrest to enhancing oral health in osteoporotic patients. Investigations into novel flavonoids from ornamental plants and endemic species further highlight the untapped diversity of vegetal antioxidants.

This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge studies addressing the following topics:

1. The development of functional foods and beverages using plant pigments.
2. The bioavailability, metabolism, and health effects of anthocyanins and related compounds.
3. Analytical techniques for evaluating antioxidant capacity and molecular interactions.
4. The role of pigments in plant adaptation to environmental stressors.
5. The therapeutic applications of polyphenols and proanthocyanidins in clinical and dental settings.

We invite researchers from diverse disciplines to contribute original articles and reviews that advance our understanding of these compounds and their multifaceted roles in health, nutrition, and sustainability.

We look forward to your valuable submissions and to continuing this collaborative effort in this field of growing scientific and societal relevance.

Prof. Dr. Agustín G. Asuero
Dr. Noelia Tena
Dr. Julia Martín
Guest Editors

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