Chronic inflammation is often called the “silent driver” behind many health problems, from heart disease to type 2 diabetes, ...

Recent advances in nutritional science have intensified interest in the role of dietary bioactive compounds, substances in foods that have effects on health ...

Nutritionist Palak Nagpal broke down the key nutrients and bioactive compounds behind common kitchen staples.

From turmeric’s golden glow to ashwagandha’s calming touch, Ayurvedic herbs offer time-tested ways to support mind and body. Modern research is uncovering the bioactive compounds behind their benefits ...

This Research Topic explores the therapeutic potential of nutraceuticals and bioactive compounds to counter the global threat of antimicrobial resistance ...

Where do the well-known cannabis compounds THC, CBD and CBC come from? Researchers at Wageningen University & Research have experimentally demonstrated for the first time how cannabis acquired the ...

The synthesis of bioactive compounds occupies a pivotal role at the convergence of synthetic chemistry and biomedicine, driving innovation in therapeutic and nutritional applications. Advanced ...

The early days of drug discovery and development were lonely: scientists in the 19 th century made discoveries often driven by serendipity. Although fortuitous findings continue to happen, we ...

Biologists have isolated 17 secondary metabolites, including three novel compounds from the valuable endangered tropical plant species Alangium longiflorum. A newly isolated compound, ...

Scientists from the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine and the Central Research Institute, Japan, have revealed that certain bioactive compounds found in green, black, and oolong tea possess ...