**Abbreviations**

AChE (acetylcholinesterase); Alb (albumin); AST (astaxanthin); ATP (adenosine triphosphate); α-Lalb (α-lactalbumin); α-LLA (α-linoleic acid); α-LNA (α-linolenic acid); BAP (bioactive association platform); BMD (bone mineral densities); β-Car (β-carotene); β-Lglb (β-lactoglobulin); CDs (cyclodextrins); CPE (*Citrus reticulata* Blanco cv. unshiu peel extract); CrPic (chromium picolinate); CS (chitosan); CUR (curcumin); CVD (cardiovascular disease); CVPs (*Catathelasma ventricosum* polysaccharides); DESs (delivery systems); DHA (docosahexaenoic acid); DISs (dietary supplements); EE (encapsulation efficiency); EFSA (European Food Safety Authority); EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate); FA (folic acid); FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration); FSMPs (foods for special medical purposes); GH (growth hormone); GI (gastrointestinal); Glb (globulin); GPx (glutathione peroxidase); GSH (glutathione); HDL (high-density lipoprotein); LCT (long-chain triglycerides); LDHs (layered double hydroxides); LDL (low-density lipoprotein); MCT (medium chain triglycerides); MDA (malondialdehyde); Met (methionine); MPs (microparticles); MSPs (mesoporous particles); NE (nanoemulsion); NLCs (nanostructured lipid carriers); NPs (nanoparticles); NPES (nanopowdered eggshell); NRC (National Research Council); OVX (ovariectomized); PC (phosphatidylcholine); PGA (polyglutamic acid); PUFAs (polyunsaturated fatty acids); Q (quercetin); r-CMs (re-assembled casein micelles); RES (resveratrol); SCas (sodium caseinate); SOD (superoxide dismutase); SPI sesame protein isolate); STZ (streptozotocin); TBFs (tartary buckwheat rich in flavonoids); ZLNPs (zein NPs encapsulating lutein).
