Background The potential applications of food-derived antioxidant peptides as additives,
nutraceuticals and therapeutic agents have fueled current interests to discover them from …

Introduction: Nutraceuticals, up today, do not have a specific definition distinct from those of
other food-derived categories, eg food supplements, herbal products, pre and probiotics …

Hyperlipidemia, the most common form of dyslipidemia, is the main source of cardiovascular
disorders, characterized by elevated level of total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG) and low …

Alteration of nutritional habits play an essential role on the risk of developing Metabolic
Syndrome (MetS). Several epidemiological studies have shown that assuming diets rich of …

The extraction of bioactive compounds present in walnut (Juglans regia L.) male flowers
(WMFs) was performed based on an experimental design using ultrasonic-assisted …

Walnut (Juglans regia L.) septum represents an interesting bioactive compound source by-
product. In our study, a rich phenolic walnut septum extract, previously selected, was further …

Sweet pepper is a typical type of Capsicum annuum from Abruzzo region, recognized as a
traditional and local product, traditionally cultivated in the town of Altino (Abruzzo region …

Since ancient times, elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) has been used in traditional medicine,
but also as a supplement in various beverages and dishes. Although elderberry is a …

Red wine is a relevant source of bioactive compounds, which contribute to its antioxidant
activity and other beneficial advantages for human health. However, the bioavailability of …

Background In the quest for a healthier and longer life, nutrition plays a key role. Tree nuts
have a complex, health-promoting phytochemical profile, including proteins, mono and …