RSC – Food Funct. latest articles- Chlorogenic acid improves DSS-induced colitis in mice by regulating gut microbiota Tháng 1 9, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO02858B, PaperQinqiu Zhang, Shixiong Deng, Yiya Sun, Jiajun Lv, Danka Bukvicki, Yaowen Liu, Qing Zhang, Derong Lin, wen QinChlorogenic acid (CGA) is a polyphenol widely found in plants with a wide range of biological activities, especially anti-inflammatory. The connection that CGA improves colitis by regulating gut microbiota has...The content of […]Qinqiu Zhang
- Polysaccharides from Edible Fungi Mycelium: A Review on Extraction, Characterization, Bioactivities, and Biosynthetic Mechanisms Tháng 1 9, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO04747A, Review ArticleLixiang Zheng, mengge Ma, Zhou Chen, SiTing Li, Yingmin JiaPolysaccharides derived from the mycelium of edible fungi (MEF) are structurally diverse and biologically active macromolecules garnering extensive attention in functional foods, pharmaceuticals, and biomaterials. Despite the emerging growth in...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society […]Lixiang Zheng
- Protective effect of Rosemarinus officinalis and its nanoparticles against chemobrain and neuroinflammation in rats: Involvement of Wnt/β-Catenin signaling and apoptotic machineries Tháng 1 9, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO04462F, PaperMina Youssif, Iriny Ayoub, Nadine C Sabry, Nesma Khaled, Maha Nasr, Fadia S. YoussefChemobrain, constitutes a major debilitating effect experienced by cancer patients receiving chemotherapy as oxaliplatin that induces chemofog and neuroinflammation. This study aimed to evaluate the protective effect of the ethanol...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Mina Youssif
- Sulforaphane attenuates DSS-induced ulcerative colitis via the Nrf2/STAT3 signaling pathway and gut microbiota modulation Tháng 1 9, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO04156B, PaperMengyuan Chen, Gejun Yu, Wentao Wu, Peng Lei, Xiaohong Zhang, Jingyi Ren, Xiaoxin Jiang, Mengjie Yang, Canxia HeMechanism by which SFN alleviates DSS-induced colitis in Caco-2 cells and a mouse model.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this […]Mengyuan Chen
- Early-life gut microbial reconstitution with Lactobacillus johnsonii during lactation mitigates high-fat diet-induced obesity in adult mice Tháng 1 8, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO04887G, PaperZhongxin Li, Zhifei Wang, Qiang Huang, Zhuqing Xie, Bin ZhangEpidemiological and animal studies have suggested that early-life overfeeding (ELOF) triggers lasting metabolic dysfunction. However, the role of gut microbiota in this process remains largely unelucidated. Here, we established a...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Zhongxin Li
- Ergosterol and β-sitosterol exert cholesterol-lowering effects by enhancing gut microbiota-mediated bile acid metabolism and cholesterol sulfonation in mice Tháng 1 8, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO03052H, PaperShanli Zhang, Ziwei Huang, Xinhong Wang, Xiaowei Lu, Qingfeng Xie, Zi-Ren Su, Jianhui Xie, Jiannan Chen, Liping ChenErgosterol and β-sitosterol are dietary sterols with cholesterol-lowering effects. They lower cholesterol by regulating cholesterol absorption and metabolism in intestine and liver. As the low intestinal absorption rate of ergosterol...The content of […]Shanli Zhang
- Influence of the origin of dietary proteins (plant vs. animal) on the faecal microbiota of older adults Tháng 1 8, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO02550H, PaperElena Gomez-Gomez, Miguel Ferriz-Jordán, Andrea Asensio-Grau, Jorge García-Hernández, Ana Heredia, Joaquim Calvo-Lerma, Ana AndrésThe gut microbiota plays a crucial role in human health and is key to understanding how various factors modulate its composition in older adults, enabling targeted interventions.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use […]Elena Gomez-Gomez
- Lactobacillus fermentum remodeled the lung microbiota by crosstalk with the gut and lungs and regulated the PI3K–AKT pathway to alleviate acute lung injury Tháng 1 8, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO04619J, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Jiali Ni, Jian Shen, Fengjiao Wang, Yechen Wu, Bo Qiu, Ziyuan Zhou, Qianhan Xie, Shengjie Li, Qiangqiang Xiang, Tinglei Song, Yuxi Zhao, Yanfei Chen, Lanjuan LiBy gavage with Lactobacillus fermentum, it can alleviate the inflammatory […]Jiali Ni
- 6-Gingerol ameliorates endothelial injury in hyperlipidemia mice via Nrf2 activation and inflammation modulation Tháng 1 8, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO05038C, PaperXi He, Yuepeng Shang, Xinyu Liao, Guanting Liu, Qingyao Yang, Jiaqi Liu, Xiaolong Xu, Xuyun Liu6-Gingerol protects against hyperlipidemia-induced endothelial injury by activating the Erk–Nrf2 antioxidant pathway and suppressing the p38–NF-κB inflammatory axis.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content […]Xi He
- Association of fish oil supplementation with risk of incident severe non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a prospective study of 488,888 individuals Tháng 1 8, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO02448J, PaperYouyou Zheng, Yang Ao, Xunan Lin, Xiaohui Liu, Pan Zhuang, Yu Zhang, Jingjing JiaoProspective evidence linking n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) supplementation to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) risk remains limited. In this cohort study of 488,888 UK Biobank participants, we evaluated associations...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Youyou Zheng
- Correction: Clinical and lipid metabolic responses to diacylglycerol oil administration in Chinese adults with overweight/obesity or central obesity: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial Tháng 1 7, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO90116B, Correction Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Liyuan Qin, Wei Zhao, Zhuohua Lin, Xin Bao, Rong Li, Qiyue Hao, Zhe Yi, Qun Shen, Hua Jiang, Yumei Zhang, Yong XueTo cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form […]Liyuan Qin
- 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 Tháng 1 7, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO03219A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Stefano Quarta, Giuseppe Santarpino, Nadia Calabriso, Maria Annunziata Carluccio, Laura Siracusa, Tonia Strano, Francesco Cardetta, Luisa Siculella, M Damiano, Raffaele De Caterina, Marika MassaroUnder proatherogenic conditions, epicardial (EAT) and pericardial adipose tissue (PAT) acquire […]Stefano Quarta
- Linking intestinal bitter taste receptors and GSPE-induced long-lasting benefits in ageing rats: an integrative analysis Tháng 1 7, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO03241E, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Adrià Vilalta, Maria Descamps-Solà, Marta Sierra-Cruz, Alba Miguéns-Gómez, Raúl Beltrán-Debón, Esther Rodríguez-Gallego, M. Pinent, M. Teresa Blay, A. Ardevol, Ximena TerraAgeing compromises type-2 bitter-taste receptors (TAS2R) signalling and contributes to metabolic, inflammatory and barrier […]Adrià Vilalta
- Caffeic acid restores M1-polarized immune balance but decreases IgG and IgM levels in human colorectal cancer HT-29 cells-bearing nude mice Tháng 1 6, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO05024C, PaperHsuan-Yin Chen, Chang-Lin Lin, Chou-Chen Chen, Jin-Yuarn LinCaffeic acid (CA) has been found to have the potential to inhibit the growth of human colorectal cancer HT-29 cells in vitro. However, the effects of CA administration on colorectal...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryHsuan-Yin Chen
- Polyphenol consumption and neurodegeneration risk: A systematic meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials bridging nutrition and cognitive health Tháng 1 6, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO05135E, Review Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Xiaomei Wang, Jiao Yang, Jiayuan Zhang, Gaihong Yu, Jian Zhu, Yingli NieGiven the potential of polyphenols to mitigate neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs), this meta-analysis investigated whether clinical evidence supports the use of polyphenols for […]Xiaomei Wang
- Mechanism of co-encapsulating highland barley β-glucan to improve the gastrointestinal bioavailability of probiotics Tháng 1 6, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO03772G, PaperWei Liao, Ronghai Hu, Huan Liu, Jielun HuProbiotics have shown considerable health benefits, especially concerning gastrointestinal health, however, environmental stress during production and transit through the gastrointestinal digestive system will adversely impact their viability. This study aimed...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryWei Liao
- Fermented barley bran addition improved the digestive properties, gastrointestinal phenol release and the antioxidant activities of extruded rice Tháng 1 6, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO05414A, PaperYufeng He, Mingzhe Chen, Yunxuan Tang, Wenxuan Tui, Qi Gan, Ying Zhu, Jiayan Zhang, Yansheng Zhao, Xiangping Zhang, Xiang XiaoFermented barley can be used as functional staple food ingredient. In the present study, the effect of fermented barley bran addition on extruded rice was investigated in terms of digestive...The […]Yufeng He
- Walnut Peptide and Theanine combination ameliorates stress-induced sleep disorders: a multi-species study including a human trial Tháng 1 6, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO03867G, PaperJun Gong, Xiuzhen Jia, Lei Wang, Lu Yiwu, Rui Guo, Gong Ruihan, Hao Jingyu, Zhao Zifu, Sufang Duan, Xuebo Liu, jian He, Hongwei Li, Zhigang LiuChronic stress-induced sleep disorders are characterized by disrupted sleep architecture and a significant reduction in slow-wave sleep (SWS). These disorders represent a major public […]Jun Gong
- Phenylpropanoid-homoisoflavonoid derivatives from the fruits of Hippophae rhamnoides L. and their hepatoprotective and hypolipidemic activities Tháng 1 5, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO04099J, PaperQinge Ma, Yan-Li Shi, Qi Li, Xin Chen, Liang Liu, Wenmin Liu, Rongrui WeiTwelve new phenylpropanoid-homoisoflavonoid derivatives (1-12), including (9→1'')-rutinosyl-12-methyl-6,7-furan-phenylpropanoid-homoisoflavonoids(1-3), (9→1'')-(3''-O-(3''''-methoxy-4''''-cinnamic acid))-(6''→1''')-diglucosylphenylpropanoid-homoisoflavonoids (4-6), (9→1'')-glucosyl-phenylpropanoidhomoisoflavonoids (7-9), 10-methylol-9-rutinosyl-(2''→1'''')-glucosyl phenylpropanoid-homoisoflavonoids (10-12), and eleven phenylpropanoidhomoisoflavonoid derivatives (13-23) were isolated from the fruits of Hippophae rhamnoides L. for...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Qinge Ma
- Retraction: Stereoisomers of octahydrocurcumin, the hydrogenated metabolites of curcumin, display stereoselective activity on the CYP2E1 enzyme in L-02 cells Tháng 1 5, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO90115D, Retraction Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Dandan Luo, Yinsi Lin, Jiannan Chen, Xiaoqi Huang, Youliang Xie, Yuhong Liu, Suiqin Ni, Ziren Su, Yucui Li, Zhenbiao ZhangTo cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation […]Dandan Luo
- Chlorogenic acid improves DSS-induced colitis in mice by regulating gut microbiota Tháng 1 9, 2026
