**Preface to "New Research in Dietary Supplements and Healthy Foods "**

Dear Readers,

This book comprises 14 scientific manuscripts belonging to the Special Issue in Nutrients titled "New Research in Dietary Supplements and Healthy Foods", edited by me.

The subject of the book is the role of natural bioactive compounds contained in dietary supplements and functional foods in the control of good health. The scientific manuscripts colllected here constitute the state of art regarding the beneficial effects induced by the long-term comsuption of functional foods or natural supplements, rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds, against the onset and progression of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, obesity, type 2 diabetes, insuline-resistance, dyslipidaemia, hepatic steatosis, neurodegeneration, and cancer. Moreover, much of the data clarify the molecular mechanisms by which these compounds exert their beneficial effects.

This book is addressed to researchers involved in the field of nutrition or food science, providing an update to the most recent data in the field; to clinicians for integration in their therapies and management; and also to academic professors to update the theoretical contents of their lectures.

I would like to thank all the eminent authors that contribuited to this book and also to the editorial assistants for their valuable support.

> **Antonella Amato** *Editor*
