The Effect of Plant Extracts on Metabolic Syndrome
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Phytochemicals and Human Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2025 | Viewed by 1167
Special Issue Editors
Interests: oxidative stress; food supplements; functional food ingredients; polyphenols; biological activity; in vitro bioaccessibility and bioavailability
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: food supplements; functional food ingredients; polyphenols; biological activity; in vitro bioaccessibility and bioavailability
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: food supplements; functional food ingredients; polyphenols; biological activity; in vitro bioaccessibility and bioavailability
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: food supplements; functional food ingredients; polyphenols; biological activity; in vitro bioaccessibility and bioavailability
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global interest in plant-based therapies and nutraceuticals has surged, driven by their potential to promote health and prevent disease. This Special Issue will focus on the health benefits of plant extracts, emphasizing their bioactive compounds, mechanisms of action, and clinical relevance.
Plant extracts contain a diverse range of phytochemicals, such as polyphenols, alkaloids, flavonoids, and terpenoids, which have demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and other bioactive properties. Emerging research highlights their role in mitigating chronic diseases, including cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, metabolic, and inflammatory disorders. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for advancing the understanding of plant extracts as functional ingredients in nutrition, medicine, and health promotion.
We invite original research articles, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses exploring the isolation, characterization, and health impacts of plant-derived compounds. Studies addressing challenges in bioavailability, synergistic effects, and innovative delivery systems are also encouraged. By bridging traditional knowledge and modern science, this Special Issue will contribute to a deeper insight into the therapeutic potential of plant extracts, fostering evidence-based applications in health and wellness.
Dr. Alessandro Di Minno
Prof. Dr. Maria Daglia
Dr. Hammad Ullah
Guest Editors
Dr. Maria Vittoria Morone
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- plant extracts
- plant-based therapeutics
- phytochemicals
- bioactive compounds
- nutraceuticals
- functional foods
- antioxidants
- anti-inflammatory properties
- chronic disease prevention
- cardiovascular health
- neuroprotective effects
- metabolic health
- bioavailability
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