Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals in Health and Disease

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce a call for papers for a Topic focusing on "Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals in Health and Disease". Functional foods and nutraceuticals represent a dynamic and multidisciplinary field at the intersection of medicine, pharmacology, nutrition, food science, and biotechnology. These products provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition and are designed to prevent or manage chronic diseases, enhance physiological functions, and support overall well-being. Functional foods include natural plant-based or processed foods fortified with bioactive compounds, while nutraceuticals are derived from phytochemicals and food sources with demonstrated therapeutic benefits, such as antioxidants, probiotics, phytochemicals, and micronutrients including vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and amino acids.

This MDPI Topic aims to explore the evolving role of functional foods and nutraceuticals in promoting health and preventing or managing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative conditions, and reproductive and inflammatory diseases. The scope extends to investigating mechanisms of action, clinical efficacy, safety, regulatory aspects, and consumer behavior. This multidisciplinary theme encourages contributions from researchers in medicine, pharmacy, pharmacology, molecular biology, food science and technology, clinical nutrition, public health, clinical psychology, and health policy.

The Topic invites original research, reviews, and case studies that advance the understanding of functional foods and nutraceuticals in health promotion and disease management and prevention. It also aims to highlight innovative approaches in product development, bioavailability enhancement, and personalized nutrition strategies, paving the way for evidence-based integration into healthcare and preventive medicine.

Dr. Srinivas Nammi
Dr. Dennis Chang
Topic Editors