Development of Food Chemistry, Natural Products, and Nutrition Research

Dear Colleagues,

Prevention and well-being are closely linked to the wrong lifestyle and dietary habits, which can determine the onset of illness. Some health conditions can be prevented and treated with the proper use of food, natural products, and nutraceuticals in daily diet. A nutraceutical can provide health beneficial effects, e.g., the prevention and/or, in some cases, the treatment of a disease. The key aspect is to define the range of possible uses for these new food–drugs and substantiate them using in vitro and in vivo clinical data that support the efficacy, safety, and possible health benefits. This Special Issue is dedicated to exploit the sources, chemistry, composition, formulation, use, experience in clinical use, mechanisms of action, and clinical data of nutraceuticals, natural products, and food, which represent a new frontier for therapy and also a valuable tool to reduce the costs of health care systems.

Prof. Dr. Antonello Santini
Prof. Dr. Nicola Cicero
Guest Editors

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