Harnessing Natural Bioactives for Sustainable Nutrition and Chronic Disease Control

Dear Colleagues,

Natural bioactives, encompassing phytochemicals, microbial metabolites, and marine-derived compounds, represent a rich source of therapeutic agents with significant potential for drug discovery, health promotion, and chronic disease control. Their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties show promise in modulating the progression of chronic diseases, including obesity, cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, and neurodegenerative conditions, although further large-scale clinical validation is warranted. Current research focuses on harnessing these compounds more effectively, advancing strategies such as nanoparticle-based delivery systems to enhance bioavailability and elucidating synergistic mechanisms of multicomponent interactions. Concurrently, ensuring the sustainable nutrition derived from these resources necessitates a critical balance between exploitation and ecological conservation. As a vital component of a "green pharmacopeia," natural bioactives offer a compelling foundation for shifting healthcare paradigms towards prevention-oriented strategies, providing innovative solutions for global public health challenges.

Dr. Lina Yang
Dr. Jihua Chen
Guest Editors

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