RSC – Food Funct. latest articles- Rice protein peptides alleviate lipid accumulation via modulating liver metabolism and remodeling the gut microbiota in HFD-induced mice August 25, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO01536G, PaperLiuyi Wei, Hao Wu, Li Wen, Maolong Chen, Bo Cui, Xufeng Wang, Taoying Wu, Yunhui ChengRice protein peptides alleviate lipid accumulation by inhibiting synthesis pathways and increasing the level of intestinal probiotics and SCFAs.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The […]Liuyi Wei
- Correction: Protective effect of β-carotene on OVA-induced food allergy in mice by strengthening intestinal epithelial barrier function and regulating intestinal microflora August 25, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO90077H, Correction Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Huiying Kuang, Yu Ma, Yixiang LiuTo 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 of ChemistryHuiying Kuang
- Correction: β-Sitosterol protects against food allergic response in BALB/c mice by regulating the intestinal barrier function and reconstructing the gut microbiota structure August 25, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO90076J, Correction Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Liyuan Ma, Yu Ma, Yixiang LiuTo 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 of ChemistryLiyuan Ma
- Whole grains are not equal: the role of fiber structure and phytochemicals in health August 25, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO02603B, Review ArticleSalar Hafez-Ghoran, Fatemeh Taktaz, Shengmin SangThis review highlights how grain-specific fibers and phytochemicals from six major whole grains uniquely influence host metabolism and the gut microbiome, positioning whole grains as strategic functional ingredients in advancing precision nutrition.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI […]Salar Hafez-Ghoran
- Anti-photoaging activity of cod peptides: structural characterisation and clinical validation August 25, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO02080H, PaperLijuan He, Ruijia Liu, Linfeng Chen, Juan Liu, Manqun Wang, Jiangjiang Yu, Yu Xi, He LiCod collagen peptides showed an activity in improving cell viability, collagen expression, and antioxidant capacity, supported by structural analysis and clinical trials confirming enhanced skin hydration and elasticity.To cite this article before page numbers […]Lijuan He
- Dietary 1,3-diacylglycerol ameliorates hyperuricemia via dual modulation of urate transporters and inflammasomes in mice August 21, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO02583D, PaperYu Zhang, Luelue Huang, Ran Liu, Jiami Jiang, Hui Li, Sha Chen, Gangcheng Wu, Kerong LiuDietary 1,3-diacylglycerol improves hyperuricemia through dual mechanisms: regulating renal urate transporters (downregulating URAT1 and upregulating OCT1/2) and inhibiting inflammatory response.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation […]Yu Zhang
- Phytochemical composition and bioactivity of edible Taraxacum officinale: potential as an ingredient in brain health-oriented functional foods August 19, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO02646F, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Fabrizio Masciulli, Donatella Ambroselli, Maria Loreta Libero, Alessandra Acquaviva, Simonetta Cristina Di Simone, Annalisa Chiavaroli, Luigi Menghini, Claudio Ferrante, Giustino Orlando, Luisa Mannina, Cinzia IngallinaExtracts from mountain-grown Taraxacum officinale exhibited strong antioxidant and neuroprotective […]Fabrizio Masciulli
- Theaflavin-3,3′-digallate prevents radiofrequency radiation-induced learning and memory impairment in mice via regulating GSK-3α/GRα/RORα/BMAL1 expression August 18, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4FO04752D, PaperJing Fu, Yuanchen Sun, Huining Jia, Hongxia Yuan, Xing Zhang, Wenchao Zhang, Honglong Cao, Fenju QinTheaflavin-3,3'-digallate prevents radiofrequency radiation-induced learning and memory impairment in mice.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 […]Jing Fu
- Black mulberry anthocyanin induces the antidepressant-like effects via BDNF/TrkB signaling pathway August 18, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO02698A, PaperXin-Yu Wang, Jia-Yu Huang, Jie Cheng, Wei-Feng Huang, Guang-Hui Xu, Litao YiDepression is a widespread mental health condition associated with impaired neuroplasticity and disrupted brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)/TrkB signaling. Black mulberry, rich in anthocyanins, shows promise as a natural intervention for...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal […]Xin-Yu Wang
- Creatine differently prevents chronic colitis-induced motor deficits, anxiety and depressive behaviors, neuroinflammation, and microglial activation in male and female rats August 17, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO01620G, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Gema Sotelo-Parrilla, Alejandro Ruiz-Calero, Pablo García-Miranda, María Luisa Calonge, María Dolores Vázquez-Carretero, María José PeralCreatine has been reported to exhibit neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties and alleviate symptoms of affective disorders.To cite this article before […]Gema Sotelo-Parrilla
- Ergothioneine as a Promising Natural Antioxidant: Bioactivities, Therapeutic Potentials, and Industrial Applications August 14, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO02337H, Review ArticleZiteng Lei, Zhong Wang, Haijing Zhang, Yan Jia, Di Zhang, Ruoyu Shi, Chengtao Wang, Wei ChenErgothioneine (EGT) is a naturally occurring thiol-containing amino acid derivative synthesized by certain fungi and bacteria, with humans acquiring it exclusively through dietary intake. It has gained increasing attention due...The content of this […]Ziteng Lei
- Fermented purple potato dough improves glycolipid metabolism by modulating gut microbiota and fecal metabolites in high-fat diet-induced obese mice August 14, 2025Food Funct., 2025, 16,6939-6950DOI: 10.1039/D5FO01961C, PaperYongli Zhang, Wenying Zeng, Xue Bai, Zikang Liao, Jiaying Zhang, Xiaochun Yang, Yi Sheng, Jinhong Wu, Shuhong WuFermented purple potato dough exhibits remarkable hypolipidemic effects by promoting the production of beneficial gut microbiota and regulating fecal metabolites, and it could be used in a promising strategy to alleviate obesity.The content […]Yongli Zhang
- Lactiplantibacillus plantarum ZGS521 attenuates colitis by regulating intestinal epithelial proliferation and differentiation and gut microbiota August 13, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO02720A, PaperWei Xia, Xinyue Li, Wei Liu, Tao ZhouInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a persistent and relapsing intestinal disorder that significantly harms health. Lactiplantibacillus plantarum ZGS521 isolated from fermented pickle was identified through Gram staining, physiological and biochemical...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryWei Xia
- In vitro digestibility of Sargassum fusiforme polysaccharide fermented by Lactobacillus acidophilus and its improvement effect on intestinal inflammation in zebrafish August 13, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO02879E, PaperLaijin Su, Ying Yang, Yangli Xu, Lianlian Zhu, Bolun Sun, Jiali ZhouThis study investigated the in vitro digestion characteristics of Sargassum fusiforme polysaccharide fermented using Lactobacillus acidophilus (LA-rSFP) and its effects on dextran sulfate sodium-induced intestinal inflammation in zebrafish. The treatment...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal […]Laijin Su
- Soy isoflavones Improve Sympathetic Nervous System-Driven Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease through Estrogen-like Effects August 13, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO01459J, PaperJing Yang, Yuhang Zhao, Zhengjie Ye, Zhiyi Liu, Lingling Chang, Xinran Wang, Yuandong Qiao, Liquan Tong, Yonggang CaoThis study investigated the advantages of gerbils as a sympathetic nervous system (SNS)-driven model for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and evaluated the therapeutic potential of soy isoflavones (SIFs). Gerbils...The content of […]Jing Yang
- Pediococcus acidilactici KCTC 15831BP-fermented hempseed supplementation corrects metabolite and gut microbiota dysbiosis, potentially mitigating Alzheimer's disease-like symptoms induced by obesity in high-fat diet-fed mice August 13, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO01921D, PaperSimon Okomo Aloo, Ramachandran Chelliah, Fred Kwame Ofosu, Yewon Lee, Ye Eun Cho, Se Jin Park, Oh Deog-HwanA long-term high-fat diet (HFD) causes obesity, disrupting gut microbiota and body metabolite balance, increasing the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Fermented hempseed may restore microbiota balance, improve metabolism, and...The content of […]Simon Okomo Aloo
- Propionate alleviates ulcerative colitis by modulating the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway and suppressing NLRP3 inflammasome activation August 13, 2025Food Funct., 2025, 16,6925-6938DOI: 10.1039/D5FO00772K, PaperYao Shi, Danqing Xin, Haojie Zhang, Shuanglian Wang, Maojun Yang, Chuanyong LiuOur study unveils a multifaceted mechanism through which propionate mitigates UC, involving the restoration of mitochondrial function, inhibition of the NLRP3 inflammasome, and modulation of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Yao Shi
- The effect of obesity and dietary soy protein with different isoflavone levels on fecal microbial composition in lean and obese Zucker rats over 9- and 18-week periods August 12, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO01629K, PaperWei Li, Michael S. Robeson, Christopher E. Randolph, Reza HakkakObese Zucker rats (fa/fa) were fed diets containing casein control, soy protein concentrate (SPC) with low isoflavone (LIF, 0.154 mg g−1), or high isoflavone (HIF, 2.153 mg g−1) to assess how obesity and soy protein affect fecal microbial composition.To cite […]Wei Li
- Efficacy and Safety of Steamed Ginger Extract for Gastric Health: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Multi-Center Clinical Trial August 11, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO01172H, PaperHyang-Im Baek, Nu-Ri Ha, Chul Kim, Tae Joon Im, Yun Young Kim, Seung Hwan Hwang, Jae Woo BaeThe aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of steamed ginger extract (GGE03) for mild to moderate functional dyspepsia (FD) in a 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled...The content of […]Hyang-Im Baek
- Daily walnut consumption increases 6-sulfatoxymelatonin urinary levels and can improve sleep quality: a randomized crossover trial August 11, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO00971E, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.María Fernanda Zerón-Rugerio, Aradeisy Ibarra-Picón, María Diez-Hernández, Oriol Comas-Basté, Francisco José Pérez-Cano, Trinitat Cambras, Maria Izquierdo-PulidoWe aimed to study the potential impact of daily consumption of walnuts on urinary 6-sulphatoxymelatonin (6-SMT) levels and sleep […]María Fernanda Zerón-Rugerio
- Rice protein peptides alleviate lipid accumulation via modulating liver metabolism and remodeling the gut microbiota in HFD-induced mice August 25, 2025
