Phytosterols (PSs) are plant-originated steroids. Over 250 PSs have been isolated, and
each plant species contains a characteristic phytosterol composition. A wide number of …

Persea americana, commonly known as avocado, has recently gained substantial popularity
and is often marketed as a “superfood” because of its unique nutritional composition …

Sprouts and microgreens have attracted tremendous interest across multiple disciplines in
recent years. Here, we critically review the most recent advances to underscore research …

Bamboo shoot, the young culms of bamboo plants, has been utilized as a food item in Asian
countries. Bamboo shoots are rich in protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals as well as plenty of …

The term 'nutraceutical', a hybrid term introduced in 1989 to designate the link between
'nutrition'and 'pharmaceutical agents', has actually no universally accepted definition …

The number and proportion of older adults are increasing globally, and it is predicted that in
2020, there will be 723 million people worldwide aged 66 and older. In recent decades …

Natural products in the form of functional foods have become increasingly popular due to
their protective effects against life-threatening diseases, low risk of adverse effects …

Long-horned grasshopper (Ruspolia differens Serville) is a tasty delicacy in over 20 African
countries. This study evaluated the impact of diverse post-harvest thermal treatment …

Vanadium (V) in its inorganic forms is a toxic metal and a potent environmental and
occupational pollutant and has been reported to induce toxic effects in animals and people …

Phytochemicals represent a wide variety of bioactive compounds obtained from plants that
are highly capable of promoting human health. They perform various important functions in …