RSC – Food Funct. latest articles- Therapeutic Effects of Selenium-enriched rapeseed against Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Involvement of Resolvin D5 Activation and IL-17 Signaling Inhibition Tháng 4 7, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO05648A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Yuxin Lin, Tangyi Wang, Zhijing Wu, Li Wang, Zhiyao Yu, Jiangyun Wang, Tao Liu, Xiaoling Cai, Haoran Li, Yanming Ren, Zhanhai Su, shoude Zhang, Juan An, Qiong Wu, Haiyan WangTriple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) presents […]Yuxin Lin
- Lactobacillus plantarum RG-034 colonic soluble capsules alleviate functional constipation in rats by promoting short-chain fatty acid generation Tháng 4 7, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO02451J, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Fenglian Xu, Yi Zhang, Yulong Li, Ziyu Wang, Zijun Liu, Yu Zhao, Yuming Liu, Tengteng Huang, Li Gong, Weirong FangLactobacillus plantarum RG-034 alleviates functional constipation and restores intestinal motility by improving gut microbiota, promoting SCFA production, […]Fenglian Xu
- Evaluation of the underutilized Malpighia glabra L. fruits as a future functional food: nutritional composition, phenolic profile, biological activities, and synergistic effects with pharmaceutical drugs Tháng 4 6, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO03782D, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Varongsiri Kemsawasd, Sirinapa Thangsiri, Yuraporn Sahasakul, Amornrat Aursalung, Woorawee Inthachat, Piya Temviriyanukul, Suwapat Kittibunchakul, Uthaiwan SuttisansaneeMalpighia glabra L., a non-commercial tropical fruit species in Thailand, was investigated regarding its nutritional composition, phenolic profile, and […]Varongsiri Kemsawasd
- Structural activity remodeling of wheat protein peptides during simulated gastrointestinal digestion: insights into antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory functionalities Tháng 4 6, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO05244K, PaperSiyu Hou, Penghui Zhao, Jianyu Huang, Zhizhi Yang, Yinchen Hou, Jicheng ChenBioactive food peptides demonstrate potential in chronic disease intervention, yet their structure–activity dynamics during digestion remain poorly understood.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed […]Siyu Hou
- Fabrication of water-in-oil high internal phase emulsions containing astringent compounds for enhanced oral sensation Tháng 4 6, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6FO00380J, PaperHaowen Sun, Xinying Wang, Jingjing Yu, Honggao Xu, Like MaoThis study aimed to mitigate astringency sensation from tannic acid (TA) or Rosa roxburghii Tratt juice (RRTJ) by incorporating them within the internal aqueous phase of water-in-oil high internal phase...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Haowen Sun
- Potential antiobesity and antihepatic steatosis effects of a Capsosiphon fulvescens (maesaengi) ethanol extract: in vitro and in vivo studies Tháng 4 6, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO05258K, PaperSung Min Lee, Soo-yeon Park, Ji Yeon KimCapsosiphon fulvescens ethanol extract (CFE) suppresses lipid accumulation in adipocytes and hepatocytes and attenuates obesity and hepatic steatosis in HFD-fed mice by modulating lipid metabolism-related gene expression.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content […]Sung Min Lee
- Consumption of an anthocyanin-rich extract increases circulating BDNF and BDNF gene expression in healthy subjects consuming a high fat meal Tháng 4 6, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6FO00793G, PaperWei Zhu, Imani Muhammad, E. Cremonini, Patricia OteizaBrain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a growth factor that has a central role in sustaining brain function. Besides the brain, BDNF is also expressed in immune cells. In preclinical models,...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryWei Zhu
- Exploring the effects of Cheddar cheese intake on vitamin K status and lipid profiles in overweight middle-aged adults Tháng 4 6, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO05631D, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Sitong Zhou, Heleena Moni Bottu, Jean-Christophe Jacquier, Raquel Cama-Moncunill, Mark Timlin, Deirdre Hennessy, Michael O'Donovan, André Brodkorb, Jeremiah J. Sheehan, Eileen R. Gibney, Peter Dunne, Emma L. FeeneyCheddar cheese intake may improve the vitamin […]Sitong Zhou
- Associations between degree of food processing, inflammatory biomarkers and colorectal cancer survival: a prospective cohort study Tháng 4 5, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6FO00196C, PaperYa-Wen Tan, Qing-Jian Ou, Huan Xu, Yuan-Yuan Chen, Fang-Ting Lin, Yu-Jing Fang, Cai-Xia ZhangThe association between NOVA-classified food processing level and colorectal cancer (CRC) prognosis remains unclear, particularly regarding the potential mediating role of inflammation. We included 2,799 patients from Guangdong Colorectal Cancer...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Ya-Wen Tan
- Microbial-enzymatic co-fermentation enhanced the beneficial effects of highland barley bran on preventing metabolic disorders and gut microbiota dysbiosis induced by high-fat diet in obese mice Tháng 4 5, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6FO00739B, PaperXuewei Feng, Muyu Feng, Yajun Cui, Junchao Wu, Siqi Zhang, Ting Bai, Yuhong Zhang, F. Zhong, Yang Yao, Sumei Zhou, Dianzhi HouHighland barley bran (HBB) is rich in phenolic compounds, but they predominantly exist in bound forms, which severely affect their bioavailability and efficacy. This study aimed to investigate […]Xuewei Feng
- Yeast protein improves the musculoskeletal and systemic function of mice Tháng 4 3, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6FO01039C, PaperXialei Liu, Jin Luo, Yongzhao Bi, Chung-Ying A Lee, Shuai Liu, Yuan Ma, Shihao Sun, Lili Zhang, Jialiang XuYeast protein (YP) is rich in high-quality proteins and a variety of bioactive compounds, and has been shown to confer beneficial effects on overall health. In this study, we systematically...The content […]Xialei Liu
- The dietary index for gut microbiota, genetically predicted gut microbiome, and the risk of chronic kidney disease: a cohort study Tháng 4 1, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6FO00453A, PaperZheng Ma, Yi-Xiao Zhang, Honghao Yang, Gang Zheng, Liuxin Li, Ruiyao Zhang, Xiang Ji, Chao Ji, Yang Xia, Yuhong ZhaoBackground: The dietary index for gut microbiota (DI-GM) is a recently proposed index that reflects the diversity of the gut microbiota from the perspective of dietary intake. However, its association...The […]Zheng Ma
- Ameliorative Effects of Red-Fleshed Apple Flavonoid Extracts (RAFEs) on High-Fat Diet-Induced Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) in Mice Tháng 4 1, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO05405B, PaperYizhou Chen, Yaqi Dong, Zhaozheng Fan, Shenghui Jiang, Ya Wu, Chengkun Wang, Tongyao Zhu, Zhongkang Wang, Shaoxia Guo, Yugang Zhang, Xiao LiangMetabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is the most prevalent chronic liver disease globally, yet effective therapeutic options remain limited. Red-fleshed apples are rich in dietary flavonoids, but […]Yizhou Chen
- Curcumin attenuates nanoparticle-induced renal injury via the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway Tháng 4 1, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6FO00638H, PaperHuiyuan Rui, Xinran xu, Shuhui Liu, Xueli Gao, Xiaowen Jiang, Wenhui YuExposure to polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs) endangers human health, so exploring curcumin (Cur)'s nephroprotective effects against PS-NPs-induced injury is crucial. This research integrated network pharmacology with in vitro and in vivo...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal […]Huiyuan Rui
- Limosilactobacillus fermentum 50 alleviates vulvovaginal Candidiasis via the gut–vagina axis: modulating microbiota, barrier function and inflammation Tháng 3 31, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6FO00049E, PaperXiaoyue Bai, Zhichao Chen, Yizhi Jing, Jiahui Liu, Zheng Han, Qingqiu Ye, Yanling Hao, Zhengyuan ZhaiVulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a common vaginal disease characterized by inflammatory cell infiltration and vaginal microbiota dysbiosis.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of […]Xiaoyue Bai
- Resting-state brain connectivity following extra virgin olive oil intake in healthy adults: a randomised crossover pilot neuroimaging substudy Tháng 3 30, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO05016B, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Rocío M. Gutiérrez-Romero, Carolina Donat-Vargas, Emma Muñoz-Moreno, Alejandro Hinojosa-Moscoso, Polina Galkina, Camila Arancibia-Riveros, Inés Domínguez-López, Sara Hurtado-Barroso, Maria Pérez, Anna Vallverdú-Queralt, Rosa Casas, Ramón Estruch, Rosa M. Lamuela-RaventósIn this pilot substudy, EVOO intake was […]Rocío M. Gutiérrez-Romero
- Corn silk extract ameliorates cisplatin-induced cardiac injury by restoring mitochondrial function and suppressing ferroptosis Tháng 3 30, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6FO00450D, PaperQingxuan Yang, Yvmo Li, Li Qi, Jianwen Wang, Mengmeng Liu, Jianhao Huang, Yuheng Fu, Mingyang Sun, He Lin, Zhe Lin, Guangfu Lv, Yuchen WangCorn silk (Zea mays L.), a traditional edible botanical and abundant agricultural by-product, is rich in polyphenols and flavonoids. This study aimed to investigate the protective […]Qingxuan Yang
- Modulation and adaptation of gut microbial metabolic functions under probiotic and postbiotic treatment using a novel in vitro anaerobic pseudo-colon system Tháng 3 30, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO04976H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Nehal Batra, Prangya Ranjan Rout, Priyankar DeyProbiotic and postbiotic treatments influence gut microbiota to attenuate chronic metabolic diseases; however, the underlying mechanisms are not yet fully understood. This study employed a customized in vitro […]Nehal Batra
- Bioconversion properties of the urate-lowering probiotic fermented Aronia melanocarpa (black chokeberry) and its antihyperuricemic capacity via regulating metabolic/immune pathways and gut microbiota Tháng 3 30, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6FO00440G, PaperHongyu Zhang, Chaoran Li, Tianjiao Li, Fuyu Li, Xiangheng Cao, Yang Yang, Da Wang, Mingyou Yuan, Qiuyi Li, Xuebo Liu, Mengge ZhaoFirst, omics confirms metabolite changes after fermentation. In HUA mice, FAR and FARS modulate serum cytokines, suppress TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB pathway, and regulate urate-metabolizing factors. Plus, they elevate butyrate via guiding gut bacteria.To […]Hongyu Zhang
- Integrated transcriptomic and proteomic analyses elucidate the stress tolerance network of Saccharomyces boulardii under gastrointestinal challenge Tháng 3 30, 2026Food Funct., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO04958J, PaperDingkang Wang, Lerong Liu, Xiaoru Chen, Yiting Kang, Dan Li, Bin Ma, Yuexi Zhu, Yanqin Rong, Hongfei Yu, Yongjie ZhangThe probiotic yeast Saccharomyces boulardii is renowned for its clinical efficacy, which is intrinsically linked to its exceptional ability to survive the harsh gastrointestinal (GI) environment.To cite this article before […]Dingkang Wang
- Therapeutic Effects of Selenium-enriched rapeseed against Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Involvement of Resolvin D5 Activation and IL-17 Signaling Inhibition Tháng 4 7, 2026