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

Recently, nutraceutical bioactive compounds in foods have been discovered for their
potential health benefits regarding the prevention of chronic disorders, such as cancer, and …

Coffee and tea are amongst the most consumed beverages worldwide, and are the main
source of caffeine in adults. In this review we present findings on the effects of habitual …

There has yet to be a consensus on the definition of functional foods (FF), and accordingly
many institutions lack a comprehensive process for its classification. The Functional Food …

Spirulina platensis is a “super-food” and has attracted researchers' attention due to its anti-
inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic properties. Herein, we investigated the …

Aims Epidemiological studies report the beneficial effects of habitual coffee consumption on
incident arrhythmia, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and mortality. However, the impact of …

Milk is an incredibly healthy food world-wide. However, the 'lactase deficient'individuals
cannot digest milk's carbohydrate lactose. A large part of the world population is depriving of …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a clinical manifestation characterized by a plethora of
comorbidities, including hyperglycemia, abdominal obesity, arterial hypertension, and …

Waste generated from the agro-food industry represents a concerning environmental, social
and economic issue. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations defines …

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common esophageal disorder characterized
by troublesome symptoms associated with increased esophageal acid exposure. The …