Nutraceuticals and Healthy Aging: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Perspectives
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: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 20
Special Issue Editor
Interests: absorption mechanism; anti-inflammatory properties; antioxidant defence; bioavailability; brain ageing; cartilage inflammation; cell pain signalling; cognitive decline; food supplement; gut microbiome; gut-brain axis; high molecular weight hyaluronic acid; in vitro study; inflammatory bowel syndrome; intestinal absorption; mental disorder; natural extracts; nerve injury; neuropathic pain model; neuropathy; nutraceutical approach; oral absorption; oral probiotic formulation; oral supplementation; osteoarthritis; oxidative stress; peripheral neuraxis damage; physiology;probiotic; synergy effect; tissue degradation
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Dear Colleagues,
Aging is a complex and multifactorial biological process associated with a progressive decline in physiological function and an increased risk of chronic diseases such as neurodegeneration, metabolic dysfunction, cardiovascular disease, skin aging, menopausal disorders, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and bone and joint diseases. In this context, interest in nutraceuticals, bioactive compounds with natural origin and with potential health benefits, has grown exponentially in recent years. This Special Issue aims to collect articles and reviews that explore the molecular mechanisms by which nutraceuticals can help promote healthy aging, delay the onset of age-related diseases, and improve quality of life in the elderly population. The goal is to provide an up-to-date, interdisciplinary overview of the role of nutraceuticals in healthy aging, integrating research from fields such as biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, pharmacology, nutrition, and clinical medicine.
Dr. Francesca Uberti
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- molecular mechanisms of the action of nutraceuticals on cellular aging
- nutraceuticals and neuroprotection
- effects of nutraceuticals on skin aging
- nutraceuticals in the prevention or management of age-related metabolic diseases
- interaction between nutraceuticals and gut microbiota in aging
- nutraceuticals in bone and joint health
- role of nutraceuticals in menopausal management
- impact of nutraceuticals on BPH and prostate health
- multi-target approaches of nutraceuticals in healthy aging
- innovative nutraceutical delivery and formulation strategies to increase bioavailability
- clinical and preclinical studies of nutraceuticals in the elderly population
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