Recent Advances in Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods

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Dear Colleagues,

The growing global emphasis on health promotion, wellness, and disease prevention has spurred rapid innovation in nutraceuticals and functional foods. Positioned at the intersection of nutrition and medicine, these products deliver bioactive compounds that go beyond basic nutrition to support the prevention and management of chronic diseases. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances and emerging trends in the discovery, development, and application of functional ingredients. It welcomes interdisciplinary research that bridges fundamental science and industrial application, fostering the development of safe, effective, and sustainable nutraceuticals and functional foods. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, novel processing and extraction technologies; characterization of bioactive compounds such as peptides and phytochemicals; and elucidation of structure–function relationships and mechanisms of action. Cutting-edge approaches—including omics technologies, artificial intelligence-assisted modeling, and machine learning—are increasingly shaping the design and evaluation of next-generation nutraceuticals, and contributions in these areas are particularly encouraged. Submissions addressing advanced delivery systems to enhance stability and bioavailability, as well as the incorporation of proteins, carbohydrates, and alternative or sustainable ingredients, are especially welcome. In addition, studies on sensory optimization, food safety, and regulatory considerations are of particular interest, given their importance for successful product development and consumer acceptance.

Dr. Gengjun Chen
Dr. Srinivas Janaswamy
Topic Editors

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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Antioxidants antioxidants	8.2	14.7	2012	18.7 Days	CHF 2900	Submit
International Journal of Molecular Sciences ijms	5.6	10.0	2000	17.8 Days	CHF 2900	Submit
Molecules molecules	5.1	10.3	1996	15.1 Days	CHF 2700	Submit
Nutraceuticals nutraceuticals	-	4.4	2021	21.1 Days	CHF 1200	Submit
Nutrients nutrients	5.8	10.2	2009	15 Days	CHF 2900	Submit

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