RSC – Food Funct. latest articles- Theabrownin derived from Pu-erh tea enhances intestinal barrier integrity and microbiota balance via the ST6GalNAc6-STn-MUC2 axis in inflammation April 26, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO05118E, PaperKeqin Xie, Yumei Qin, Lulu Li, Qing Zhu, Tong Ye, Wenzhu Wang, Jianzhong Han, Yanpei GuUlcerative colitis (UC) involves chronic intestinal inflammation, epithelial barrier disruption, and microbial dysbiosis.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Keqin Xie
- S-Methyl cysteine sulfoxide: its effects on cardiometabolic outcomes in high-fat fed C57BL/6 mice and relevance to human health April 26, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO04816H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Caroline R. Hill, Lois Balmer, Hayley Abbiss, Jonathan M. Hodgson, Joshua R. Lewis, Armaghan Shafaei, Lauren C. BlekkenhorstS-Methyl cysteine sulfoxide (SMCSO) is a sulfur-based compound found in cruciferous and allium vegetables. Higher SMCSO doses […]Caroline R. Hill
- Plant-protein Stabilized Emulsions as β-carotene Delivery Systems: Colloidal Stability and Behaviour during in vitro Digestion Conditions April 23, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO05533D, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Mohsen Ramezani, Marga Amengual Ramon, Laura Salvia-Trujillo, Olga Martín-BellosoPlant proteins offer a promising clean-label alternative to synthetic surfactants, but their emulsifying properties are strongly dictated by pH. This study investigates how pH (3.0 and […]Mohsen Ramezani
- Lithocarpus litseifolius leaf extract and its flavonoids alleviate hyperuricemia via TLR2/PI3K/NF-κ B pathway inhibition and gut microbiota modulation April 23, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO05398F, PaperShaoyi Cai, Yuanyuan Chen, Tao Luo, Guangqiang Ma, Yu Zhong, Ailan Wu, Shuhong Peng, Chengdong Liao, Hua Zhang, Changhua Zhang, Lan CaoLithocarpus litseifolius (Hance) Chun (Lithocarpus polystachyus rehd.) is a medicinal and edible plant. This study investigated the therapeutic effects of Lithocarpus litseifolius (LLL) leaf extract and its five […]Shaoyi Cai
- A fructo-oligosaccharide and sea buckthorn complex ameliorates glucose and lipid metabolism in type 2 diabetic (T2DM) rats via metabolic and anti-inflammatory pathways April 23, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO04996B, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Ling Chen, Hualin Liu, Yanwu Chen, Qianya Xiao, Zijin Huang, Ziying Li, Xiaofei Zhang, Xueying Fan, Meichen Xiao, Xiaomin Li, Yuan Yao ChenThis study investigated the effects and underlying mechanisms of a fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) […]Ling Chen
- Milk exosomes attenuate OVA-induced food allergy by regulating the Th1/Th2 balance and remodeling the gut microbiota April 22, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6FO00469E, PaperSiqi Fu, Chao Zhang, Yan Liu, Xin Ma, Ruofan Xie, Hongbing Chen, Xin LiM-Exo was extracted by ultracentrifugation and a model of daily intervention of M-Exo in OVA allergic mice was established to study the immune regulatory effect of M-Exo on food allergy in mice.To cite this article before […]Siqi Fu
- Anti-inflammatory Effect of Gallic Acid on Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis: Involving Target Tissue Distribution April 21, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO05256D, PaperYuhong Huang, Xiaomei Liu, Shengjie Kong, Qian Yang, Luyao Ma, Xurui Zuo, Xinyue Liu, Ziqiang Li, Chunxiao LvGallic acid (GA), also known as 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid, is a polyphenolic bioactive component in pomegranates, grapes, tea leaves, and gallnuts. This study employed LC-MS/MS to systematically analyze the pharmacokinetic and...The content of […]Yuhong Huang
- Plasma carotenoids and (poly)phenols in people living with an ileostomy: associations with dietary intake April 20, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6FO00497K, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Niamh Magee, Brian Óg Murphy, Gema Pereira-Caro, Salud Caceres-Jimenez, Mary Slevin, Roger Lawther, Gloria O'Connor, James Davis, L. Kirsty Pourshahidi, Alan Crozier, Chris I. R. GillIndividuals with an ileostomy (ileostomists) face unique physiological and […]Niamh Magee
- Plant proteins for human health: current status and future needs April 20, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6FO00549G, Review Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Kun Gao, Shiyu Zhou, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan ChenPlant based protein consumption is increasingly recognized for its therapeutic potential in managing metabolic health and preventing chronic diseases. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of […]Kun Gao
- The role of gut microbiota in shaping and modulating dietary preferences in neurological diseases: implications for microbiota-targeted interventions April 20, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO02826D, Review ArticleTingting Hou, Zhixing Peng, Yonglin Chen, Yanqing Feng, Xiaohui Hou, Yu-Heng MaoThe dietary preferences of patients with neurological disorders interact with the brain through different pathways of the gut-brain axis.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this […]Tingting Hou
- Oleic and omega-3 fatty acids buffer neuroinflammation in a scopolamine model with Alzheimer’s-like features via target-level interactions April 16, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6FO00279J, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Marlua Albertuni, Maria Torrecillas-Lopez, Teresa Gonzalez-de la Rosa, Luna Barrera-Chamorro, Elvira Marquez-Paradas, Jose L. del-Rio-Vazquez, Maria D Navarro-Hortal, Carmen Claro, Sergio Montserrat-de la PazDiet quality, beyond total fat, may shape brain immune tone in […]Marlua Albertuni
- Effect of Capsicum annuum leaf extract addition timing on yogurt bioactivity, digestibility, and cellular antioxidant defence April 16, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6FO00042H, PaperAjibola Nihmot Ibrahim, Ning Xu, Suxia Shen, Zhaotian Yang, Lin Zeng, Yan ZhangThe timing of Capsicum annuum leaf extract addition alters yogurt functionality: pre-fermentation addition boosts antioxidant stability and cellular antioxidant defence; post-fermentation addition improves protein digestibility and enzyme inhibition.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI […]Ajibola Nihmot Ibrahim
- Multi-omics reveals gut microbiome- and metabolome-specific responses to sugar alcohols April 16, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6FO00282J, PaperMengling Liu, Zhandong Yang, Boyu Liu, Hongbo Cheng, Jiannan Qin, Pingjun Zhang, Tingfan Tang, Fei Peng, Jiguo Yang, Ping Wei, Huihui SuThe impacts of sugar alcohols (SA) utilized as low-calorie sweeteners on the gut microbiome and metabolome remain undefined.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the […]Mengling Liu
- Fucoidan Alleviates Kidney Fibrosis by Shaping the Gut Microbiota and Modulating Tryptophan Metabolism April 16, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6FO00785F, PaperYing Zhang, Jinxin Li, Wanting Chen, Fengxia Qin, Yuan Tian, Zunjian Zhang, Fengguo Xu, Pei ZhangChronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major global health burden, with renal fibrosis as the key pathological driver of disease progression. Fucoidan (FPS) is a sulfated polysaccharide from brown algae...The content of this RSS […]Ying Zhang
- Diosmetin's impact on epileptic seizures: a study on inflammatory pathways and neuronal health April 16, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO04609B, PaperYahong Cheng, Jinhu Zhang, Xu Cao, Xinyi Li, Yi Ding, Yiyu Guo, Qianqian Geng, Jiayi Qiu, Jing RaoThis study investigated the anti-seizure potential of diosmetin (DM), a naturally occurring active compound, and explored its molecular mechanisms. A pentetrazole (PTZ)-induced chemical kindling mouse model was employed to assess...The content of […]Yahong Cheng
- Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside resolves systemic and skin inflammation in psoriatic mice by ameliorating the gut microbiome and modulating immune responses April 14, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO04965B, PaperBao-Juan Yuan, Yu-Hui Wang, Jin-Ru Lai, Liang Liu, Jia-Wei Zhang, Hong-Da Tian, Randal N. Johnston, Gui-Rong Liu, Shu-Lin LiuThe lignans (SDG and its metabolite ENL) have potent effects to resolve psoriatic inflammation and alleviate skin pathology by redressing the gut dysbiosis and modulating immune functions.To cite this article before […]Bao-Juan Yuan
- Taurine mitigates bisphenol A-induced maternal–fetal oxidative stress and improves fetal weight by regulating Nrf2-Keap1 pathway, gut microbiota and bile acid metabolism April 13, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6FO00521G, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Lei Xu, Chenggang Yin, Yuyang Fan, Jiaqi Yang, Dongxu Ming, Yanpin Li, Wenjuan Sun, Xilong Li, Yu PiTaurine mitigates bisphenol A (BPA) exposure-induced disruption of the maternal–fetal environment, resulting in fetal growth restriction and […]Lei Xu
- Lactobacillus reuteri BNCC186563 Ameliorates Lipid Metabolism Disorder in Obese Mice by Activating the PPARα Signaling Pathway April 13, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6FO00358C, Paperaibei zhu, Wenjuan Shen, Bibi Zainab, Xiaohu Luo, Xiping Wu, Yanan LiuObesity is a chronic disease that is now recognized as a global epidemic. Therefore, the need for effective therapeutic options to combat obesity cannot be overemphasized. Here, we demonstrate a...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal […]aibei zhu
- Association of dietary calcium and its food sources with age-related macular degeneration in China: a population-based case-control study April 13, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO04327A, PaperHong Jiang, Xiaoyan Wang, Lina Wang, Yahui Fan, Zhaofang Li, Mei Ma, Sijiao Liu, Baoyu Li, Jia Shi, Chao Li, Le Ma, Juan Li, Wei ZhangHigher dietary calcium was associated with a reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration in a Chinese population with relatively low intake. A similar inverse […]Hong Jiang
- Impact of pineapple (Ananas comosus [L.] Merr.) processing under low oxygen conditions using an innovative spiral filter press on juice physical characteristics and phytochemical composition April 13, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO05382J, PaperPatricia Esquivel, Victor M. Jimenez, Vicky Bäumer, Jelena Nagypál, Peter Bach, Claus Patz, Michael Ludwig, Ralf Schweiggert, Christof Björn SteingassThis study compared pineapple (Ananas comosus ‘MD2’) juices produced using either a vacuum-driven spiral filter press (SFP) or a conventional rack-and-cloth press (RCP). To our knowledge, this represents the first...The […]Patricia Esquivel
- Theabrownin derived from Pu-erh tea enhances intestinal barrier integrity and microbiota balance via the ST6GalNAc6-STn-MUC2 axis in inflammation April 26, 2026
