RSC – Food Funct. latest articles- Effects of ‘Mapo’ tangelo (Citrus x tangelo) extracts, essential oil, and isolated compounds on LDL receptor and PCSK9 expression in human hepatocarcinoma cell line Huh7 July 31, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO01511A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Irene Ferrarese, Maria Giovanna Lupo, Ilaria Rossi, Giorgia Marodin, Haixia Chen, Stefania Sut, Nicola Ferri, Stefano Dall'AcquaPeel (MPLE), pulp extract (MPPE) and the essential oil (MPO) of Citrus x tangelo were studied for their […]Irene Ferrarese
- Weissella confusa WIKIM51 (Wilac D001) improves constipation and gut health in a loperamide-induced mouse model July 30, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO02365C, PaperDan-Bi Ki, Jong-Yeon Kim, Varun Jaiswal, Byung Wook Lee, Sang Min Park, Eun-Jung Park, Hae-Jeung LeeWeissella confusa WIKIM51 (Wilac D001) has been reported to reduce body fat, but its potential effects on constipation remain unclear. This study is the first to demonstrate that Wilac D001...The content of this RSS […]Dan-Bi Ki
- Dictyophora indusiata polysaccharide fractions promote the proliferation and metabolism of Bifidobacterium longum F2 July 30, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO02732B, PaperLin Wang, Yaqing Lin, Zhikun Zeng, Zihao Zhang, Baodong Zheng, Lei Pan, Yi ZhangDictyophora indusiata polysaccharide fractions remained structural stability during in vitro digestion and promoted the proliferation and metabolism of Bifidobacterium longum F2.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The […]Lin Wang
- Lactic acid bacteria and staphylococci improve swallowability of fermented meat pastes by modulating texture and flavor July 30, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO02066B, PaperAn He, Yufeng Zou, Jiaming Cai, Yuan Li, Yuting Wang, Dengyong LiuThis study aims to enhance the swallowing characteristics of fermented meat pastes by improving their texture and flavor through the targeted inoculation of different starter cultures.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form […]An He
- Grape Pomace Extract, Rich in Phenolic Compounds, Attenuates Obesity-Induced Nephropathy by Modulating Energy Metabolism Dysregulation and Oxidative Stress in Mice Fed a High-Fat Diet. July 29, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO02327K, PaperTatiana Figueras, Diahann Jeanette Perdicaro, Valeria E. Cacciamani, Andrea F. Gil Lorenzo, Laila Suhaiman, Andrea Antoniolli, Marcela Alejandra Vazquez Prieto, Valeria Victoria CostantinoObesity constitutes a significant risk factor for chronic kidney disease. High-fat diets (HFD) disrupt glucose and lipid metabolism and promote ectopic lipid deposition, leading to renal lipotoxicity […]Tatiana Figueras
- Clostridium butyricum JJ100 and Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus LR alleviate liver injury in mice caused by continuous high-dose-alcohol exposure by protecting the intestinal barrier, rebuilding the gut microbiota and regulating AMPK and TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathways July 29, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO00915D, PaperYonghao Hu, Yujie Wang, Xudong Li, Qiong Xie, Zhitang LyuAlcohol consumption poses a major global public health challenge, with excessive drinkers showing heightened susceptibility to alcoholic liver disease (ALD) – a condition with complex pathogenesis.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation […]Yonghao Hu
- Natural polyphenol rutin inhibits ferroptosis in ulcerative colitis by regulating lipid metabolism via blocking the LCN2-ALOX15 axis July 28, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO01220A, PaperYiming Sun, Guixuan Fang, Kangdi Liu, Yulu Zhao, Zhujie Bai, Tanxuan Huang, Honghui Hu, Nan Zhou, Jiali Peng, Lianxiang LuoUlcerative colitis (UC), a chronic inflammatory disorder with elevated carcinogenic risk, urgently requires multi-target therapeutic strategies. Ferroptosis, characterized by iron-dependent lipid peroxidation, emerges as a promising intervention target for intestinal...The […]Yiming Sun
- Design, synthesis and evaluation of gluten peptide analogues as inhibitors of the HLA/DQ8-mediated celiac immune response July 28, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO01270H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Lucia Treppiccione, Vincenzo Mangini, Annarita Del Gatto, Daniela Trisciuzzi, Francesco Maurano, Anna Giovanna Sciancalepore, Laura Zaccaro, Benny Danilo Belviso, Orazio Nicolotti, Michele Saviano, Mauro Rossi, Rocco CaliandroThe immune response induced by gluten is the […]Lucia Treppiccione
- The therapeutic potential of pomegranate in the prevention and management of noncommunicable diseases July 28, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO01999K, Review ArticleAsad Ur Rahman, Muhammad Esa, Pharkphoom PanichayupakaranantNoncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, respiratory conditions, and metabolic and central nervous system disorders, are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of […]Asad Ur Rahman
- A standardised saffron extract improves subjective and objective sleep quality in healthy older adults with sleep complaints: results from the Gut-Sleep-Brain Axis randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study July 28, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO00917K, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Leonie Lang, Annabel Ditton, Andi Stanescu, Vernisse Jainani, Simon McArthur, Line Pourtau, David Gaudout, Matthew G. Pontifex, Jordan Tsigarides, Taylor Steward, Saber Sami, Michael Muller, Michael Hornberger, David Vauzour, Alpar S. LazarSleep disturbances are […]Leonie Lang
- Gut microbiota mediated the curvilinear associations between dietary animal protein intake and bone mineral density in Chinese adults July 28, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO01417D, PaperYanjun Deng, Qiong Zhang, Maoxin Ren, yun Zhang, Guang Li, Hao Feng, Xiaobao Wang, Yuhao Cui, Jiamei Huang, Xinliang Mao, Sumei XiaoDietary protein intake is closely related to bone health. It remains unclear how different dietary protein sources contribute to bone mass and how the gut microbiota affects these […]Yanjun Deng
- Dietary protein from different sources escapes host digestion and is differentially modified by gut microbiota July 28, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO01132A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Ayesha Awan, Alexandria Bartlett, J. Alfredo Blakeley-Ruiz, Tanner Richie, Casey M. Theriot, Manuel KleinerProtein is an essential macronutrient and variations in its source and quantity have been shown to impact long-term health outcomes. Differential […]Ayesha Awan
- Theabrownins from dark tea: formation, gut microbiota-mediated biotransformation, health benefits, and potential in functional food applications July 27, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO02046H, Review Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Chunyan Zhang, Mingxi Li, Liya Li, Chunpeng Wan, Yaodong Xia, Hang Ma, Jialin XuTheabrownins (TBs) are the major polyphenol-derived pigments and key bioactive components in dark tea formed through microbial fermentation and/or enzymatic […]Chunyan Zhang
- Application of Foodomics within the field of colorectal cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment July 24, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO00451A, Review ArticleYingyu Zhou, Long Teng, Elena Ibáñez, Hongsheng Chen, Alejandro Cifuentes, Weihong LuFoodomics aids colorectal cancer management via diet and biomarkers, showing promise despite challenges.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society […]Yingyu Zhou
- Enhanced bound antioxidant capacity of oat bran treated with green tea infusion modulates antioxidant release and short chain fatty acid formation during colonic fermentation July 24, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO01281C, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Ezgi Doğan Cömert, Vural Gökmen, Edoardo CapuanoThe enhanced bound antioxidant capacity of oat bran by green tea benefits colon health by enabling a slower and greater release of antioxidants, as well as promoting short-chain […]Ezgi Doğan Cömert
- Association of Chinese maternal lifestyle during pregnancy and lactation with vitamin D levels in offspring: a multicenter retrospective cohort Jiangsu study July 24, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO01812A, PaperKan Ye, Wenjing Chang, Wen Zheng, Yufei Ni, Xinye Jiang, Aiping Wu, Guoqin Liu, Yelin Bao, Guoqiang Yang, Li Zhang, Hongxia Qi, Heyu Lv, Rui Qin, Yan ZhaoOur research found that mothers’ lifestyles during pregnancy and lactation, such as outdoor activities and frequency of fish and shrimp consumption, are […]Kan Ye
- The effect of the biofilm-forming Lactiplantibacillus plantarum F3-2 on improving lipid accumulation in vitro July 24, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO02121A, PaperJidan Yu, Na An, Lanwei Zhang, Zhi Duan, Jiadong LiObesity correlates with gut microbiota dysbiosis, with beneficial microbial intervention emerging as a promising therapeutic strategy for obesity-associated metabolic disorders.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed […]Jidan Yu
- Innovative Fermented Milk Enriched with Safe Probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LVS14: Genomic Characterization and In Vivo Effectiveness July 24, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO00560D, PaperNancy M. El Halfawy, Samar M. Aborhyem, Amel A. IbrahimLactiplantibacillus plantarum is a probiotic known for its diverse health-promoting effects. In the current study, fifty lactic acid bacteria isolates were screened for probiotic characteristics, cholesterol-reducing potential, antioxidant activity, and...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Nancy M. El Halfawy
- Plant-based diet and risk of arthritis: a nationwide cohort study of the Chinese elderly population July 23, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO02192H, PaperHaohao Zhang, Junhao Liang, Yaxin Han, Jiajing Tian, Yahui Tu, Rui Fan, Wenli Zhu, Zhaofeng Zhang, Haifeng ZhaoA high-quality plant-based diet can reduce the risk of arthritis, and there is an interaction between exercise and a high-quality plant-based diet.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the […]Haohao Zhang
- Correction: Bromelain: a review of its mechanisms, pharmacological effects and potential applications July 23, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO90061A, Correction Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Virender Kumar, Bharti Mangla, Shamama Javed, Waquar Ahsan, Pankaj Kumar, Vandana Garg, Harish DurejaTo cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed […]Virender Kumar
- Effects of ‘Mapo’ tangelo (Citrus x tangelo) extracts, essential oil, and isolated compounds on LDL receptor and PCSK9 expression in human hepatocarcinoma cell line Huh7 July 31, 2025
