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Uncovering the Key Factors Influencing Phytochemical and Phytopharmacological Properties During Medicinal Plant Processing

eFood, Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2026.
From farm to pharma, this review details the engineering of quality in medicinal plants through a science‐driven approach: it first elucidates how genetic and environmental factors inscribe the plant's phytochemical and phytopharmacological profile before harvest, and then dissects the postharvest techniques and technologies—chemical and thermal pre ...
Elyas Aryakia
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Functional and Nutraceutical Properties of Protein and Polyphenols Extracted From Agro‐Industrial Waste: A Comprehensive Review

eFood, Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2026.
The article underscores the promising future perspectives of utilizing agro‐industrial waste, envisioning sustainable production processes, and meeting the increasing demand for environmentally friendly and health‐promoting products. ABSTRACT The growing imperative for increased food production has propelled an example alteration in the perception of ...
Fakhar Islam, Ali Imran, Areesha Ahmed, Faiyaz Ahmed, Musarrat Rasheed, Amar Shankar, Neeraj Khare, Swati Sharma, Rutaba Nadeem, Abdela Befa Kinki   +9 more
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Ricinus Communis: Nutritional Importance, Health Benefits, and Industrial Applications

eFood, Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2026.
The current paper summarizes the nutritional composition, phytochemistry, health benefits, safety studies, and applications of castor beans and their oil. Moreover, the diverse bioactive compounds, including saponins, emodins, terpenoids, anthraquinones, flavonoids, steroids, and alkaloids, exhibit therapeutic properties such as antioxidant, anticancer,
Hassan Raza, Muhammad Tauseef Sultan, Asad Abbas, Aimen Mazhar, Ahmad Mujtaba Noman, Muhammad Imran, Muzzamal Hussain, Ehab M. Mostafa, Ahmed H. El‐Ghorab, Mohammed M. Ghoneim, Samy Selim, Mohamed A. Abdelgawad, Anjuman Gul Memon, Entessar Al Jbawi   +13 more
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Functional and Organic Foods in Enhancing the Oral and Dental Health and Hygiene—A Comprehensive Review

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2026.
Functional and organic foods contain effective and bioactive compositions. Organic foods and foods enriched with phytochemicals provide promising oral health. Functional foods and beverages in the diet can control and treat oral illnesses ABSTRACT Maintaining oral and dental hygiene, it is significantly related to individuals' quality of life as well ...
Elahe Aleebrahim‐Dehkordi, Ahmad Sheibaninia, Abdolah Ghasemi Pirbalouti   +2 more
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The Biochemical Role of Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia L.) Aqueous Extract in Regulating Hepatic Gluconeogenesis in Rats Fed Ketogenic Diet

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2026.
Metabolic effects of a ketogenic diet and bitter melon extract on hepatic gluconeogenesis and glucose–lipid homeostasis. ABSTRACT The ketogenic diet (KD) has been suggested as a useful lifestyle intervention for metabolic syndrome; however, its long‐term metabolic effects remain debated.
Ghalia Shamlan
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Therapeutic Potential of Saikosaponins in MASLD and Cross‐Organ Protection: A Research Update

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2026.
This review systematically outlines the multi‐target mechanisms of Saikosaponins (SSs) against MASLD, encompassing the regulation of lipid metabolism, insulin resistance, and inflammatory response. Furthermore, it highlights their novel cross‐organ protective effects on the cardiovascular, renal, and central nervous systems, providing therapeutic ...
Jiayao Xiong, Wanyan Tan, Ze Jin, Xiangyu Li, Yuting Chen, Wanting Xie   +5 more
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A Comprehensive Review of Acne Treatments: Unpacking the Chemical Structures and Effective Bioactive Compounds

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Acne vulgaris is a frequent skin disorder, affecting a large part of the population worldwide, and strongly influencing not only the physical but also the mental aspects of health. The choice of therapy for acne vulgaris is a very difficult one because the multifactorial causality of the disease and interindividual ...
Mobina Tajdari, Setare Abolghasemi, Elham Khanniri, Maryam Bayanati, Rahil Hakimimofrad, Mohammad Mahboubi‐Rabbani   +5 more
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Climate change and the antinutrient–antioxidant puzzle in common bean seeds

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Volume 106, Issue 3, Page 1451-1456, February 2026.
Abstract Non‐proteinaceous and proteinaceous antinutrients in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) seeds can negatively affect human nutrition by reducing mineral bioavailability and impairing protein digestibility during digestion, respectively. However, many of these compounds also possess strong antioxidant properties that can help protect the plant ...
Juan Vorster, Eleonora Cominelli, Francesca Sparvoli, Alessia Losa, Tea Sala, Karl Kunert   +5 more
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Electrospun Composite Lavandula Angustifolia Mill. Extract/PVP Nanofibers

Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, Volume 311, Issue 2, February 2026.
This study presents novel fast‐dissolving nanofibers electrospun from polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) loaded with crude lavender extract. The fibers form an amorphous solid dispersion, disintegrate within 1.5 s, and release 70%–90% of their payload within 5 min, significantly outperforming the pure extract.
Nan Yang, Gareth. R. Williams, Banaz Jalil, Olha Mykhailenko   +3 more
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RETRACTED: Ikram et al. Cycloastragenol, a Triterpenoid Saponin, Regulates Oxidative Stress, Neurotrophic Dysfunctions, Neuroinflammation and Apoptotic Cell Death in Neurodegenerative Conditions. <i>Cells</i> 2021, <i>10</i>, 2719. [PDF]

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Ikram M, Jo MH, Choe K, Khan A, Ahmad S, Saeed K, Kim MW, Kim MO.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source