Bioactive Compounds in Food: From Molecule to Biological Function

Dear Colleagues,

Dietary phytochemicals (e.g., phenolic acids, carotenoids, and flavonoids) are widely known for their various bioactive activity in human health. Most phytochemicals are unstable and easily degraded during food storage, processing, or cooking. Phytochemicals can also be transformed in the lumen of the upper digestive tract during digestion. Currently, many novel strategies (e.g., food formulations and nanotechnologies) can be considered to promote the absorption and utilization of the phytochemicals.

Thus, we invite authors to contribute to this Special Issue with articles related to the influence of the food matrix or nutrient delivery system on the stability and bioavailability of phytochemicals. This also includes the potential of these molecules to preserve health in different chronic diseases.

Dr. Yaning Shi
Dr. Hongyan Li
Dr. Xing Hu
Guest Editors

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• dietary phytochemicals
• bioavailability
• food matrix interactions
• nutrient delivery system
• metabolism
• functional food
• antioxidants
• anti-inflammatory activity
• chronic diseases