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Dietary Supplements: A Delicate Balance Between Benefit and Harm

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 December 2025 | Viewed by 421

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Dear Colleagues,

The use of dietary supplements has become increasingly popular worldwide, with many individuals seeking to enhance their health and wellbeing. However, the benefits and risks associated with supplement use are not always clear-cut. This article explores the complex relationships among supplements, lifestyle habits, and health outcomes, with a particular focus on Eastern approaches to wellness. We examine the potential benefits of supplements while also highlighting potential risks and interactions. By understanding the delicate balance between benefit and harm, individuals can make informed decisions about supplement use and cultivate a holistic approach to health.

We are therefore launching this Special Issue to highlight recent advances and review articles in dietary supplement research. All research article submissions should involve research at the molecular level as well as verified experiments to fit the scope of the Special Issue.

Dr. Carmen Cantisani
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Keywords

  • dietary supplements
  • antioxidants
  • skin
  • ageing
  • wellness

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Epigallocatechin-Gallate (EGCG): An Essential Molecule for Human Health and Well-Being
by Emanuele Rovaldi, Violante Di Donato, Giovanni Paolino, Marzia Bruno, Alessia Medei, Steven Paul Nisticò, Giovanni Pellacani, Norbert Kiss, Giulia Azzella, Andras Banvolgyi and Carmen Cantisani
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2025, 26(18), 9253; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26189253 - 22 Sep 2025
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Green tea, long consumed across Southeast Asia, is highly esteemed for its medicinal properties and is often favored over conventional treatments in Eastern cultures. Its health benefits are largely attributed to its minimal processing, which preserves pharmacologically active compounds, particularly catechins, a key [...] Read more.
Green tea, long consumed across Southeast Asia, is highly esteemed for its medicinal properties and is often favored over conventional treatments in Eastern cultures. Its health benefits are largely attributed to its minimal processing, which preserves pharmacologically active compounds, particularly catechins, a key class of polyphenols, with epigallocatechin-gallate (EGCG) being the most abundant and bioactive. These compounds exhibit antioxidant, anti-cancer, antimicrobial, and antiangiogenic properties. Beyond systemic health, EGCG has diverse applications in dermatology, including the treatment of viral warts, psoriasis, lichen sclerosus, acne, vaginal dryness, alopecia, and UV-induced skin damage. Emerging research also highlights its promise in aesthetic medicine for mitigating skin oxidative stress, improving skin brightness and neutralizing free radicals, responsible for wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and loss of elasticity. The aim of this review is to examine the most recent literature on the wide-ranging clinical applications of Epigallocatechin-gallate (EGCG) and to assess its potential use as a daily foundational supplement to enhance both physical and mental well-being, focusing on the dermatological benefits. Full article
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