Food & Function

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

On the front cover of issue 4 of Food & Function:
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...

In the latest issue of Food & Function:
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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Key evidence for personalised nutrition: a review of randomised controlled trials
Lorraine Brennan and Tilde Martinsen
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Pro-inflammatory and pro-oxidant diets and CKD risk across cardiovascular–kidney–metabolic syndrome stages: a multi-omics mediation analysis Background & Purpose: While inflammation and oxidative stress contribute to renal injury, evidence linking dietary inflammatory/antioxidant potential to chronic kidney disease (CKD) incidence remains ...

New study: "Combined anti-inflammatory and antioxidant diets conferred maximal protection, corresponding to a 2.5 year delay in CKD onset." #nephsky #nephrology #kidneydisease
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The effects of phenolic acid supplementation on intestinal barrier function: a review.
Li, Yamei et al.
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#PhenolicAcids #IntestinalBarrier #NutritionalScience

Inside front cover of issue 24 of Food & Function: Schematic Illustration depicting the GABA-mediated sleep modulaory mechanism of B. coagulans IDCC 1201

On the inside front cover of issue 24 of Food & Function:
Sleep-promoting effects and mechanisms of Bacillus coagulans IDCC 1201: evidence from pentobarbital-induced sleep and electroencephalography analysis in mice.
#OpenAccess from Jin Seok Moon et al.
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Front cover of issue 24 of Food & Function: The harmony of Yin and Yang is an eastern philosophy. Thanks to the intervention of PA (C15:0), it is in the "Yin" of maternal obesity that the "Yang" of health and growth is reintroduced, thus achieving a new balance.

On the front cover of issue 24 of Food & Function:
Pentadecanoic acid (C15:0) promotes placental angiogenesis by activating the placental PI3K-AKT signaling.
Jie Peng, Jinming Peng et al.
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The impact of whole grain consumption on metabolic health: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials Background: Growing randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have demonstrated that the consumption of whole grains (WGs) can significantly improve metabolic health outcomes, including glycemic control, in...

Ingesta de cereales integrales ayuda a mejorar diabetes, hiperlipidemia, hipertensión, sobrepeso e inflamación, revisión de revisiones:
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Front cover of issue 23 of Food & Function: Teapot, bowl, mouse, organs and molecules with agricultural landscape in background.

On the front cover of issue 23 of Food & Function:
Green tea prepared via the daily infusion method prevents non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by targeting intestinal lipid absorption, hepatic lipid metabolism and gut microbiota composition.
De-Xing Hou et al.
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The impact of (poly)phenol-rich foods and extracts on flow-mediated dilation (FMD): a narrative review Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with endothelial dysfunction as a key precursor. Flow-mediated dilation (FMD), the gold-standard measure of...

In our latest issue:
The impact of (poly)phenol-rich foods and extracts on flow-mediated dilation (FMD): a narrative review.
#OpenAccess from Chris I. R. Gill et al
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Front cover of issue 22 of Food & Function: Images of various food animals and animal-derived foods with molecules entering a blood vessel

On the front cover of issue 22 of Food & Function:
Recent advances in mining hypolipidemic bioactive compounds from animal-derived foods.
Xuemei Wang, Hao Zhang et al.
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Impact of polyphenol oxidase on the bioavailability of flavan-3-ols in fruit smoothies: a controlled, single blinded, cross-over study Flavan-3-ols are bioactive compounds found in a variety of fruits and vegetables (F&V) that have been linked to positive health benefits. Increasing habitual flavan-3-ol intake is challenged by the ge...

Blending bananas into smoothies destroys 84% of beneficial flavan-3-ols before you even drink it. Brandon Luu, MD

#bananas #smoothie #healthliteracy #smoothies

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🚨Si tomar la fruta en jugo no es recomendable, mezclar banano con otras frutas en un smoothie sería una mala idea...

👉🏽La polifenol oxidasa presente en el banano reduce la biodisponibilidad de los flavanoles, unos antioxidantes presentes en otras frutas: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

Association of whole grain intake with cognitive function among middle-aged and older adults in China Background: Whole grains, rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals, are beneficial to human health. However, evidence regarding the relationship between whole grain intake and cog...

In the latest issue of Food & Function:
Association of whole grain intake with cognitive function among middle-aged and older adults in China.
Shuang Rong et al.
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Inside front cover of issue 21 of Food & Function: Purple potato rice noodles entering human body, with close ups of large intestine and heart

On the inside front cover of issue 21:
Anthocyanin-enriched purple potato flour modulates gut microbiota and short-chain fatty acids to prevent hypertension: insights from preclinical models and mendelian randomization analysis.
Xu Zheng, Lihong Zhou et al.
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