New Insights in (Poly)Phenolic Compounds: From Dietary Sources to Health Evidences

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is intended to cover the existing gap between classical studies and the occurrence of new types of (poly)phenol derivatives (e.g., lipophenols) that have been scarcely explored to-date. We are also interested in the influence of the digestive process on the bioaccessibility and bioavailability of these compounds and the advantages of nanoencapsulation and their application in functional foods, which could allow research focusing on the actual biological dimension of (poly)phenols. Additionally, we welcome reports on the current strategies to enhance the content of these bioactives in foods; on setting up formulations that increase their bioaccessibility, bioavailability, and bioactivity; and on the determination of their mechanism of action through in vitro and in vivo models. Altogether, these would expand the application of these compounds in the clinical frame, thus reducing the application of pharmacological treatments while envisaging a new horizon for therapy. The successful achievement of these objectives can only be done by bringing together the contributions of multidisciplinary experts working in the diverse fields of food, nutrition, and health.

Prof. Cristina García-Viguera
Dr. Raúl Domínguez-Perles
Dr. Nieves Baenas Navarro
Guest Editors

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