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Current Nutraceuticals

Aims and Scope:
“Current Nutraceuticals” publishes original research articles, mini- and full-length reviews, feature articles, technical notes and thematic issues covering all aspects of nutraceuticals, from the isolation and comprehensive characterization of secondary metabolites and their synthesis to the biological activity of nutritional constituents and antioxidants, clinical, population, ethnological and agricultural studies. The journal also explicitly welcomes interdisciplinary contributions considering wider social, cultural, ethical and applied aspects of nutraceuticals and nutrition in modern society.

  • Isolation and comprehensive chemical and physical characterization of active ingredients
  • Secondary metabolites from plants and (micro-)organisms
  • Antioxidants
  • Chemoprevention
  • Biomarkers of nutrition and health
  • Chemistry of nutraceuticals, including synthesis
  • Nutrition and ageing
  • Nutrition and lifestyle
  • Nutraceuticals and drug development
  • Nutraceuticals in agriculture
  • Healthy diets
  • Nutraceuticals in Society: Wider cultural, social, ethical, ecological and economic implications
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Editor-in-Chief:

  • Claus Jacob Division of Biorganic Chemistry
    School of Pharmacy
    Saarland University
    Saarbruecken
    Germany

ISSN: 2665-9786 (Print)

eISSN: 2665-9794 (Online)

Special Issues With Active Call for Papers

Submission closes on: Sep 26, 2026
Translational Advances in Nutraceuticals: From Discovery and Mechanisms to Clinical and Societal Applications

Nutraceuticals have emerged as vital contributors to health promotion, disease prevention, and sustainable nutrition, offering opportunities that bridge food, medicine, and public health. Despite significant progress in the isolation and characterization of bioactive compounds, challenges remain in translating laboratory findings into clinical practice and real-world applications. This thematic issue will highlight recent advances across the nutraceutical research spectrum, encompassing discovery and structural characterization of secondary metabolites, mechanistic insights into biological activity, evaluation of biomarkers, and... see more

Guest Editor(s): Dr. Shabnoor Iqbal
Co-Guest Editor(s): Prof. Dr. Zeliha Selmoglu,Dr. Usman Mir Khan
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Submission closes on: Aug 21, 2026
Science-Driven Nutraceuticals: From Traditional Use to Targeted Therapy

This special issue aims to bridge the gap between traditional knowledge and modern scientific validation of nutraceuticals. It focuses on the transformation of traditional food-based remedies and plant-derived compounds into targeted therapeutic agents backed by pharmacological, biochemical, and clinical evidence. The issue seeks to highlight innovative approaches that translate ethnomedicinal wisdom into science-driven, disease-specific nutraceutical applications. The issue will cover interdisciplinary research that integrates ethnopharmacology, functional food science, pharmacognosy, and clinical nutrition to explore how... see more

Guest Editor(s): Dr. Manish Gautam
Co-Guest Editor(s): Prof. Phool Chandra
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Submission closes on: Dec 31, 2025
Food-derived Medical Factors: Anticancer Effects, Cancer Prevention, and Therapy

The development of new drugs in recent cancer therapy has focused on targeting molecules involved in the growth and death of cancer cells, drawing attention to cancer immunotherapy. In the control and treatment of cancer, classical drugs that have been used for a long time, are still widely used as primary selective drugs. Recently, the role of dietary prevention of cancer has received increasing attention. This is both an old and a new method of... see more

Guest Editor(s): Dr. Masayoshi Yamaguchi
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Submission closes on: Dec 31, 2025
Nutraceutical Compounds from Waste Bioresources

This thematic issue explores the potential of converting waste bioresources into valuable nutraceutical compounds. The issue will cover advanced extraction techniques, including supercritical-fluid extraction, pressurized-liquid extraction, and microwave-assisted extraction, which offer efficient methods for recovering valuable compounds like secondary metabolites, minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals from these waste materials. The focus will be on the dual benefits of nutraceutical production: improving public health through enhanced nutrition and contributing to sustainability by reducing waste and environmental impact.... see more

Guest Editor(s): Dr. Wen Yi Chia
Co-Guest Editor(s): Dr. Shir Reen Chia,Dr. Hooi Ren Lim
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Submission closes on: Dec 31, 2025
Emerging Trends of Nutraceuticals for Disease Prevention and Public Health

This thematic issue delves into the latest development of nutraceuticals in promoting human health, with a special focus on overcoming chronic diseases. Types of nutraceuticals covered in this issue include dietary supplements, herbal products, and functional and medicinal food. Related topics are the potential benefits or health properties of novel nutraceuticals, novel nutraceutical formulations, management methods of excessive nutraceuticals, biotechnology advancement in nutraceuticals as well as personalized nutrition and nutrigenomics. Additionally, we welcome submissions on... see more

Guest Editor(s): Dr. Shir Reen Chia
Co-Guest Editor(s): Dr. Doris Ying Ying Tang,Dr. Mei Yin Ong,Dr. Jassinnee Milano
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Submission closes on: Dec 25, 2025
Nutraceuticals: A Decade of Discovery and The Way Forward

Over the past decade, the field of nutraceuticals has transformed remarkably, reflecting both scientific advancement and the growing interest and need for sustainable, health-focused solutions to modern challenges. As we celebrate Current Nutraceuticals’ fifth anniversary, this Featured Papers Collection aims to look back on recent milestones and emerging trends while reflecting and setting a vision for the future. Research has expanded beyond isolating and characterizing bioactive compounds to exploring how nutraceuticals can combat age-related diseases,... see more

Guest Editor(s): Dr. Claus Jacob
Co-Guest Editor(s): Dr. Jawad Nasim
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Submission closes on: Dec 14, 2025
Development and Recent Advances of Marine-Based Nutraceuticals

This thematic issue focuses on the development and recent advances in nutraceuticals from marine resources. The wide diversity of aquatic organisms is recognized as a promising resource for the production of bioactive compounds, including functional seafood with chitin and chitosan, pigments from algae, fish lipids and omega-3 fatty acids, essential amino acids, bioactive proteins and peptides, polysaccharides, phenolic compounds, vitamins, and minerals. These marine-based nutraceuticals benefit the food and health industry as they have antimicrobial,... see more

Guest Editor(s): Dr. Waiyan Cheah
Co-Guest Editor(s): Dr. Nur Azalina Suzianti Feisal,Dr. See Meng Lim,Dr. Arif Sabta Aji
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