Chronic diseases (eg, heart disease, cancer, diabetes) are of major public concern. Such
chronic diseases are often caused by a dietary pattern characterized as relatively high in fat …

Probiotics have several health benefits by modulating gut microbiome; however, techno-
functional limitations such as viability controls have hampered their full potential applications …

Although the interest towards functional food has dramatically increased, several factors
jeopardize their effective development. A univocally recognized definition and a dedicated …

Phytoestrogens are naturally occurring nonsteroidal phenolic plant compounds that, due to
their molecular structure and size, resemble vertebrate steroids estrogens. This review is …

Nutraceuticals have gained immense importance in poultry science recently considering the
nutritional and beneficial health effects of their constituents. Besides providing nutritional …

Current awareness about the benefits of a balanced diet supports ongoing trends in humans
towards a healthier diet. This review provides an overview of fruits and fruit-by products as …

Researchers are nowadays focused on the importance of bioactive compounds (BACs) of
natural origin, which are secondary metabolites derived from seeds, food and fermentation …

Background: Weight management and obesity prevention is a basic aim of health
organizations in order to decrease the prevalence of various metabolic disorders. The aim of …

Bee pollen is a combination of plant pollen and honeybee secretions and nectar. The Bible
and ancient Egyptian texts are documented proof of its use in public health. It is considered …

Epidemiological studies are providing strong evidence on beneficial health effects from
dietary measures, leading scientists to actively investigate which foods and which specific …