The role of probiotics in prevention and treatment of food allergy by Shimin Gu, Dong Yang, Chenglong Liu, Wentong Xue

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Analysis of the Quality and Financial Viability of Hard Candy Innovation Products with the Addition of Gambir Catechins (Uncaria Gambir Roxb) by Maryam Maryam, Tosty Maylangi Sitorus, Hartami Dewi, Rizki Fadhillah Lubis

“… Developing hard candy as a functional food with antioxidants and antibacterial properties derived from natural ingredients will do. …”
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Anti-diabetic effect of aloin via JNK-IRS1/PI3K pathways and regulation of gut microbiota by Ruting Zhong, Lanbin Chen, Yuanyuan Liu, Shouxia Xie, Sumei Li, Bin Liu, Chao Zhao

“…Thus, aloin ameliorated IR via activating IRS1/PI3K/Akt signaling pathway and regulating the gut microbiota, and it may be promising candidate as functional food for diabetic therapy.…”
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Education and innovation in the utilization of Beronok (Meranti Sea Cucumber) for sustainable development and community well-being in Meranti by Rahmad Hari Adi, Barlian Eri, Welis Wilda

“…With its high content of protein, minerals, and other health benefits, beronok holds significant potential as a functional food source that can support nutrition and foster sustainable livelihoods. …”
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Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds in Selected Strains of Cyanobacteria by Ivan Milovanović, Aleksandra Mišan, Jelica Simeunović, Dajana Kovač, Dubravka Jambrec, Anamarija Mandić

“…Microalgal biomass can be used in creating various functional food and feed products, but certain species of microalgae and cyanobacteria are known to produce various compounds causing off-flavour. …”
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Donkey whey proteins ameliorate dextran sulfate sodium-induced ulcerative colitis in mice by downregulating the S100A8-TRAF6-NF-κB axis-mediated inflammatory response by Mohan Li, Qilong Li, Rayhnigul Abdlla, Jiali Chen, Xiqing Yue, Siew Young Quek

“…These findings indicate that DWPs comprise a promising anti-colitis functional food, and this work has established a foundation for future research on these compounds.…”
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Oral administration of egg white ovotransferrin prevents osteoporosis in ovariectomized rats by Nan Shang, Xiaoyu Bao, Michael Doschak, Jianping Wu

“…Our results suggested the potential application of ovotransferrin as a functional food ingredient on the prevention of osteoporosis.…”
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Extraction, Purification, Structural Characteristics, Biological Activities, and Applications of Polysaccharides from <i>Gastrodia elata</i>: A Review by Yan Yang, Yonglin Hai, Yongcheng Yang, Rouyuan Wen, Le Wang, Yan Qian, Jiaxian Zhang, Yongguo Li, Zhilong Shi, Haizhu Zhang

“…<i>Gastrodia elata</i> Blume is a well-known medicinal and edible plant in China, celebrated for its extensive history in traditional medicine and functional food applications. Among its key bioactive components, polysaccharides have drawn significant attention from researchers in the fields of health food and medicine due to their potential health benefits. …”
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Combined Effects of Microgravity and Chronic Low-Dose Gamma Radiation on <i>Brassica rapa</i> Microgreens by Sara De Francesco, Isabel Le Disquet, Veronica Pereda-Loth, Lenka Tisseyre, Stefania De Pascale, Chiara Amitrano, Eugénie Carnero Diaz, Veronica De Micco

“…While certain doses of ionizing radiation may enhance crop yield and quality, providing “functional food” rich in bioactive compounds, to support astronaut health, the combined effects of radiation and reduced gravity are still unclear, with potential additive, synergistic, or antagonistic interactions. …”
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Effects of Cirsium japonicum var. maackii on avelliation of metabolic disease by improving insulin resistance by Hye-Bin Yoon, Yuseong Jang, Hyeon-Gi Paik, Hwal Choi, Jihye Choi, Jungkee Kwon

“…Therefore, CJE may have potential values as a functional food material for managing MetS.…”
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Anti-obesity effects of fucoidan from Sargassum thunbergii in adipocytes and high fat diet induced obese mice through inhibiting adipogenic specific transcription factor by Hyo-Geun Lee, H.H.A.C.K. Jayawardhana, Fengqi Yang, D.P. Nagahawaththa, N.M. Liyanage, Kyung-Mo Song, Yun-Sang Choi, Seung-Hong Lee, You-Jin Jeon, Min-Cheol Kang

“…Together, these results indicate that STAC and purified STAF3 from Sargassum thunbergia is a potent source to develop as ananti-obesity agents or functional food products to counter obesity.…”
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Structural identification and antioxidative activity evaluation of flaxseed lignan macromolecules: structure-activity correlation by Chen Cheng, Lei Wang, Xiao Yu, Fenghong Huang, Jing Yang, Fang Geng, Xiaoyang Xia, Xia Xiang, Shufang Xu, Qianchun Deng

“…These findings verified the potential application of FLM in non-polar systems, particularly in functional food emulsions.…”
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Purification, characterization and hypoglycemic activity of glycoproteins obtained from pea (Pisum sativum L.) by Gaoyixin Qin, Wu Xu, Junping Liu, Liyan Zhao, Guitang Chen

“…These results indicated that PGP2 has the potential to be developed into a functional food or natural medicine for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.…”
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Effect of Lecithin and Mono- and Di-Glyceride on Quality and Shelf Life of Hazelnut Butter: Chemometric Approach by Amir Pourfarzad, Rezvaneh Shokouhi Kisomi

“…Nut butter can be recognized as a functional food substitute for the animal butter. This study aimed to investigate the effects of mono- and diglycerides and lecithin on the physicochemical properties and sensory characteristics of hazelnut butter. …”
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Analysis of the Quality and Financial Viability of Hard Candy Innovation Products with the Addition of Gambir Catechins (Uncaria Gambir Roxb) by Maryam Maryam, Tosty Maylangi Sitorus, Hartami Dewi, Rizki Fadhillah Lubis

“… Developing hard candy as a functional food with antioxidants and antibacterial properties derived from natural ingredients will do. …”
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Ultrasound-assisted enhancement of bioactive compounds in hawthorn vinegar: A functional approach to anticancer and antidiabetic effects by Selim Öğüt, Melikenur Türkol, Seydi Yıkmış, Esra Bozgeyik, Gholamreza Abdi, Emine Kocyigit, Rana Muhammad Aadil, Nilay Seyidoglu, Deniz Karakçı, Nazlı Tokatlı

“…These findings suggest that ultrasound technology preserves and enhances the bioactive components of hawthorn vinegar, improves its anticancer properties and increases its potential for use as a functional food product.…”
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Polyphenol Bioaccessibility and Sugar Reducing Capacity of Black, Green, and White Teas by Shelly Coe, Ann Fraser, Lisa Ryan

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Formulation and Evaluation of Quality Parameters of Effervescent Granules from the Potent Antioxidant between Two Variants of the Adaptogenic Herb Ocimum tenuiflorum L. by Kalpana Parajuli-Baral

“…Thus, the formulated effervescent granules of O. tenuiflorum L. can be used for therapeutic purposes or as a functional food.…”
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The Chemical and Nutritional Properties of Processed Fruit Enriched with Algae by Somayeh Ranjbar-Shamsi, Anousheh Sharifan, Mozhgan Emtyazjoo, Maryam Moslehishad

“…Algae are an excellent potential source of natural compounds that can be used as a functional food. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Sargassum ilicifolium, Ulva lactuca, and Gracilaria cortica algae at different concentrations (1.5 and 3%) on the chemical and nutritional properties of processed fruit formulations. …”
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Effect of Tapuy (Philippine Rice Wine) Lees on the Gut Microbiota Profile and Lifespan under Normal and Stress Conditions in Drosophila melanogaster by Ma Carmela P. Dela Cruz, Paul Mark B. Medina

“…These findings suggest that Tapuy lees could be considered functional food products. Further studies are recommended to evaluate their potential benefits for human health.…”
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