Exploring Bioactive Compounds in Foods and Nutrients for Human Health
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 1120
Special Issue Editors
Interests: chronic kidney diseases; food as medicine; inflammation; oxidative stress; gut microbiota; mitochondria
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: chronic kidney diseases; cardiovascular diseases; nutrition; bioactive compounds; inflammation; oxidative stress; gut microbiota
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the 5th century BC, Hippocrates, a physician, philosopher, and the man considered the father of medicine, said "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food", a phrase which is used to this day. With the continuous evolution of science and technology, this statement has gained increasing relevance and scientific support.
Incorporating bioactive compounds into the diet by consuming foods such as fruits, vegetables, spices, fermented products, and propolis, among others, has emerged as a valuable nutritional strategy. These bioactive compounds include exogenous antioxidants which have anti-inflammatory properties. Furthermore, many of these bioactives are metabolized by the intestinal microbiota, aiding in its modulation and, consequently, promoting overall health. This Special Issue, "Exploring Bioactive Compounds in Foods and Nutrients for Human Health", seeks to bring together cutting-edge research that highlights the roles and health benefits of the bioactive compounds and nutrients found in food. We invite contributions that enhance our understanding of how diet can influence health through biochemical, physiological, and microbiological pathways.
Prof. Dr. Denise Mafra
Guest Editor
Dr. Livia Alvarenga
Guest Editor Assistant
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Molecules is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- chronic non-communicable diseases
- bioactive compounds
- nutrients
- human health
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
