The Role of Dietary Polyphenols and Dietary Polysaccharides in Human Diseases
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Bioactives and Nutraceuticals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 22
Special Issue Editor
2. Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón-IA2, CITA-Universidad de Zaragoza, 50059 Zaragoza, Spain
Interests: pharmacology and pharmacy; pharmacognosy; ethnopharmacology; plant science; medicinal plants; food science; natural products; nutrition and dietetics; bioactive foods
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Dear Colleagues,
Dietary polyphenols and dietary polysaccharides are bioactive compounds widely distributed in plant-based foods. They have attracted growing scientific attention due to their potential role in the prevention and management of human diseases. Polyphenols exert antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory effects, contributing to the modulation of metabolic pathways and gut microbiota composition. Similarly, polysaccharides, particularly non-starch types and soluble fibers, have demonstrated prebiotic properties and beneficial impacts on metabolic and immune responses. Emerging evidence suggests that these compounds may play a protective role in chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and certain types of cancer. Moreover, their synergistic interactions may enhance bioavailability and biological efficacy, opening new perspectives for dietary interventions and functional food development. This Special Issue aims to gather high-quality research and reviews exploring the molecular mechanisms, clinical evidence, and innovative applications of dietary polyphenols and polysaccharides in human health and disease.
Dr. Francisco Les
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- dietary polyphenols
- dietary polysaccharides
- bioactive compounds
- chronic diseases prevention
- functional foods
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