Recent Advances in Bioactive Compounds in Human Health
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: closed (30 June 2025) | Viewed by 581
Special Issue Editor
Interests: antioxidants; bioactive compounds; utilization of by-products; innovative food with use waste; modified starches; encapsulation by extrusion; food science and technology; food and nutrition; food composition and analysis; functional foods
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a new Special Issue of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences entitled “Recent Advances in Bioactive Compounds in Human Health”. The growing interest in bioactive compounds, particularly those derived from food and by-products, is transforming our understanding of how diet impacts human health. Bioactive compounds such as antioxidants, polyphenols, and modified carbohydrates play critical roles in preventing chronic diseases, enhancing immune function, and promoting overall health. Innovative technologies, such as encapsulation and food fortification, are rapidly evolving to maximize the stability and efficacy of these compounds in functional foods.
This Special Issue invites contributions exploring the molecular aspects of bioactive compounds, focusing on their isolation, characterization, and potential health benefits. We particularly encourage submissions on the utilization of food by-products, novel food processing techniques, and advancements in food chemistry and technology. Submissions may include original research, reviews, or perspectives that advance our molecular understanding of bioactive compounds and their applications in food and nutrition science.
This Special Issue is supervised by Dr. Dorota Gumul and assisted by Dr. Marek Kruczek (University of Agriculture in Krakow).
Dr. Marek Kruczek, Assistant Professor at the University of Agriculture in Krakow, Poland, specializes in functional food technology. He holds a Master of Science degree in Biology from Jagiellonian University and earned his Ph.D. in Food Technology from the University of Agriculture in Krakow. His research focuses on utilizing by-products to enrich food products with health-promoting compounds such as polyphenols and antioxidants. An author of numerous scientific publications in prestigious journals, he is committed to developing innovative and sustainable solutions for the food industry.
Dr. Dorota Gumul
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bioactive compounds
- antioxidants
- food by-products
- functional foods
- innovative food technologies
- molecular food science
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