Nowadays, it has been amply demonstrated how an appropriate diet and lifestyle are
essential for preserving wellbeing and preventing illnesses [1, 2]. Dietary bioactive …

The aim of this special issue on “Bioactive Compounds of Food: Their Role in the Prevention
and Treatment of Diseases” is to provide a representation of the new trends of bioactive …

Plants synthesize a myriad of compounds, most of which are physiologically active when
consumed. Many of them are essential to life and/or highly beneficial to health; many others …

Despite the great efforts made in primary prevention, many chronic and degenerative
diseases such as cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and cardiovascular and metabolic …

Oxidative stress state is involved in the aging process as well as in a vast array of
pathological conditions, including atherosclerosis, cardiovascular complications, diabetes …

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases,
and cancer, represent an emerging global health issue. Nutrition, as known, represents one …

Phytochemicals refer to active substances in plant-based diets. Phytochemicals found in for
example fruits, vegetables, grains and seed oils are considered relatively safe for …

Oxidative stress, characterized by an imbalance favouring oxidants over antioxidants, is a
key contributor to the development of various common diseases. Counteracting these …

Association between food and health is complex. Healthy food can promote and maintain
good human health. Healthy food and nutrition is a key regulating factor for boosting the …

Dietary antioxidants exhibit their antioxidant properties mainly through the inhibition of low
density lipoprotein oxidation and cellular lipid peroxidation and/or preserving the cellular …