Upcycling walnut (Juglans regia L.) by-products: characterisation of nutritionally relevant bioactive compounds Walnuts (Juglans regia L.) are attracting increasing interest from consumers, industries, and the healthcare community due to their high content of bioactive compounds, including (poly)phenols, carote...

In the latest issue of Food & Function:
Upcycling walnut (Juglans regia L.) by-products: characterisation of nutritionally relevant bioactive compounds.
#OpenAccess from Anna Vallverdú-Queralt et al
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Dietary (poly)phenols, the gut-brain axis, and menopause: a perspective on an overlooked biological crossroad Hormonal decline, chronic low-grade inflammation, metabolic alterations and polypharmacy shape the postmenopausal period. These factors remodel the gut microbiota and influence the production of microbial metabolites that modulate immune, endocrine, and neural communication. The gut-brain axis provides a framework

#PubSaludMurcia Dietary (poly)phenols, the gut-brain axis, and menopause: a perspective on an overlooked biological crossroad @AreaUnoArrixaca

🔬 The EVOO used in the study was produced following an optimized agronomic and processing strategy

💡 These findings suggest that the quality of dietary fat may influence brain activity, even in healthy individuals

⚠️ Results are preliminary based on a small sample size

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Enhanced dietary monitoring using fecal genomics for childhood malnutrition interventions Ready-to-use therapeutic and supplementary foods (RUTF/RUSF) are a primary treatment for childhood malnutrition in Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) programs. However, measuring interv...

A new journal article in @foodfunction.rsc.org highlights dietary genomics as a scalable, data-driven tool for informing childhood malnutrition programs globally. Read more about this research, led by @dukemedschool.bsky.social grad Dr. Ammara Aqeel, PhD. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

Prune (dried plum) consumption does not reduce colonic tumor formation but drives beneficial changes in the gut microbiome of rats Previous research has highlighted the potential benefits of prune consumption, including a changed gut microbiome composition and a reduction in colon cancer risk factors. This study investigated whet...

In the latest issue of Food & Function:
Prune (dried plum) consumption does not reduce colonic tumor formation but drives beneficial changes in the gut microbiome of rats.
#OpenAccess from Daniel D. Gallaher et al.
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Association between mushroom consumption and digit span performance among middle-aged and older community-dwelling Japanese: the NILS-LSA project Cognitive decline, particularly in short-term and working memory, is a major concern in aging populations. Mushrooms contain bioactive compounds that may support brain health, but the association betw...

In the latest issue of Food & Function:
Association between mushroom consumption and digit span performance among middle-aged and older community-dwelling Japanese: the NILS-LSA project.
#OpenAccess from Rei Otsuka et al.
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front cover of issue 7 of Food & Function: Drawing of mouse, citrus fruit, molecular structures and cells with orange arrows

On the front cover of issue 7 of Food & Function:
Effects of limonin and nomilin on lipid metabolic homeostasis in hyperlipidemic mice.
Yang Hu, Mingjing Zheng et al.
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The effect of hemp product consumption on blood fatty acid profiles and cardiovascular disease risk factors: results of a randomized, double-blind, crossover clinical trial Hemp seeds are high in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) including gamma linolenic acid (GLA), stearidonic acid (SDA), alpha linolenic acid (ALA) and linoleic acid (LA). To date, limited evidence is...

The effect of hemp product consumption on blood fatty acid profiles and cardiovascular disease risk factors: results of a randomized, double-blind, crossover clinical trial.
#OpenAccess from Dylan S. Mackay et al
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New: "These findings suggest that regular mushroom consumption, measured in grams per day, may enhance short-term and working memory in middle-aged and older adults." #veganfood #plantbased #neurosky #neurology
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Impact of the orange juice fruit matrix on postprandial glycemia: a crossover randomized trial in healthy young men with post hoc analysis of interindividual response variability The impact of fruit juices on postprandial glucose response (PPGR) remains controversial due to their free sugar content. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the fruit matrix in 100...

In the latest issue of Food & Function:
Impact of the orange juice fruit matrix on postprandial glycemia: a crossover randomized trial in healthy young men with post hoc analysis of interindividual response variability.
#OpenAccess from María Teresa García-Conesa et al
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Synergistic sleep-promoting effects of magnesium and apigenin in normal and insomnia mouse models Insomnia is a prevalent condition affecting sleep quality and overall health. While apigenin and magnesium individually exhibit sleep-promoting properties, their combined potential remains unexplored....

In the latest issue of Food & Function:
Synergistic sleep-promoting effects of magnesium and apigenin in normal and insomnia mouse models.
#OpenAccess from William Chi-Shing Tai.
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Persimmon by-products, rich in fibre, promote beneficial gut bacteria Persimmon by-products are a promising source of bioactive ingredients that could be used for functional food formulation and health promotion. The aim of this study was to investigate the microbiota m...

In the latest issue of Food & Function:
Persimmon by-products, rich in fibre, promote beneficial gut bacteria.
#OpenAccess from Madalina Neacsu, Franz Martin et al
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From wild plant to functional ingredient: phytochemical insights and neuroprotective activity of Melissa officinalis subsp. altissima Melissa officinalis (lemon balm) is a culinary and medicinal herb traditionally used across diverse cultural systems for its cognitive-enhancing and neuroprotective effects. In light of its historical...

In the latest issue of Food & Function:
From wild plant to functional ingredient: phytochemical insights and neuroprotective activity of Melissa officinalis subsp. altissima.
#OpenAccess from Cinzia Ingallina et al.
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Front cover of issue 5 of Food & Function: Cartoon of molecules passing through digestive tract

On the front cover of issue 5 of Food & Function:
Mechanism of co-encapsulating highland barley β-glucan to improve the gastrointestinal bioavailability of probiotics.
Jielun Hu, Huan Liu et al.
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Precision health targeting TMAO in postmenopausal women: polyphenol effects modulated by urolithin A and equol metabotypes in a randomised, placebo-controlled crossover trial Menopause increases cardiometabolic risk, partly by reducing the protective effects of estrogens and inducing gut microbiota dysbiosis, which can promote the production of atherogenic metabolites such as trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO). Polyphenols may reduce TMAO levels, though interindividual variability lim

#PubSaludMurcia Precision health targeting TMAO in postmenopausal women: polyphenol effects modulated by urolithin A and equol metabotypes in a randomised, placebo-controlled crossover trial @AreaUnoArrixaca

Open Access UCL Research: Co-administration of curcumin forms with supplemental iron: a study of effects on iron absorption and intestinal cellular health
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Punicalagin is the key pomegranate polyphenol inhibiting gut microbial trimethylamine (TMA) production from L-carnitine in an in vitro human colon model TMAO has been linked to various cardiometabolic diseases and all-cause mortality risk. A major dietary precursor of TMAO is l-carnitine. l-Carnitine is metabolised by microbiota to γ-butyrobetaine (γ-...

In the latest issue of Food & Function:
Punicalagin is the key pomegranate polyphenol inhibiting gut microbial trimethylamine (TMA) production from l-carnitine in an in vitro human colon model.
#OpenAccess from P. A. Kroon et al @quadraminstitute.bsky.social
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Front cover of issue 4 of Food & Function: Tree illustration showing mineral homeostasis/mineral imbalance

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Multi-organ ionomics elucidates the disruption of mineral homeostasis induced by zinc deficiency.
#OpenAccess from Lan Zhao, Ying Li, Maoqing Wang et al.
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Wishing you all a happy, healthy and prosperous #YearOfTheHorse🐎 🎆
To celebrate we’d like to share some of our most popular 2025 Food & Function articles by authors based in countries celebrating Lunar New Year and Chinese New Year 👇
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Impact of anthocyanin-rich black rice consumption on cognitive function, inflammation and microvascular function in older adults: a crossover intervention trial Typical and atypical declines in cognitive function, as well as increases in chronic, low-grade inflammation and impaired vascular function are all impacted by the ageing process. Flavonoid-rich foods...

Impact of anthocyanin-rich black rice consumption on cognitive function, inflammation and microvascular function in older adults: a crossover intervention trial.
Chusana Mekhora, Jeremy P. E. Spencer et al
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inside front cover of issue 3 of Food & Function: Metazomal co-enzyme Q10 with graphs and human body

On the inside front cover of issue 3 of Food & Function:
Next-generation liposomal coenzyme Q10: from formulation to clinical evidence via metazome technology for improved stability and enhanced oral absorption.
Sreeraj Gopi et al.
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Front cover of issue 3 of Food & Function: Intestines and seaweed, inserts of microbes and carrageenan molecule

On the front cover of issue 3 of Food & Function:
Effect of κ-carrageenan with different molecular weights and its acetylated derivatives on the structure and metabolites of the intestinal flora.
Mingjing Zheng et al.
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Epigenetic regulation by oleacein mitigates IL-1β-induced inflammation in human SW982 synovial cells
M. Sánchez-Hidalgo et al
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New: "Our analyses revealed significant negative relations between the consumption of legumes and nuts and the odds of short sleep and poor sleep quality." #plantbased #sleep
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Precision health targeting TMAO in postmenopausal women: polyphenol effects modulated by urolithin A and equol metabotypes in a randomised, placebo-controlled crossover trial Menopause increases cardiometabolic risk, partly by reducing the protective effects of estrogens and inducing gut microbiota dysbiosis, which can promote the production of atherogenic metabolites such as trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO). Polyphenols may reduce TMAO levels, though interindividual variability limits rep

#PubSaludMurcia Precision health targeting TMAO in postmenopausal women: polyphenol effects modulated by urolithin A and equol metabotypes in a randomised, placebo-controlled crossover trial @AreaUnoArrixaca

The authors included RRIDs in their paper! Thanks for making your methods matter! #reproducibility #ReproducibleResearch #RRID

Role of lycopene from tomato on cardiovascular risk: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses of intervention studies This umbrella review assessed evidence from systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses (MAs) on the effects of tomato-derived lycopene on cardiovascular risk factors. A comprehensive search was conduc...

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Role of lycopene from tomato on cardiovascular risk: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses of intervention studies.
#OpenAccess from Hwan-Hee Jang et al.
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Front cover of issue 2 of Food & Function: Two heads showing brains, surrounded by nerve cells and selenium peptides.

On the front cover of issue 2 of Food & Function:
Selenium-containing peptides attenuating Pb-induced memory impairment through microRNA-mediated signaling.
Yong Fang et al.
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Available to read now as #OpenAccess
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Omega-3 PUFAs reduce inflammation by targeting NRF2 and NF-κB activity in an ex vivo model of cardiac mature adipocytes and adipose derived stem cells from atherosclerotic patients
Raffaele De Caterina, Marika Massaro et al

front cover of issue 1 of Food & Function

On the front cover of issue 1 of Food & Function:
Alternative proteins support somatic and muscular development while remodeling the microbiome in zebrafish.
#OpenAccess from Christina A. Nykyforuk et al
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