Alpha‐glucosidase inhibitors (aGIs) have garnered significant attention as natural alternatives for managing type 2 diabetes by reducing postprandial blood glucose levels. Both marine and plant ...

Extraction techniques have evolved considerably, addressing both industrial and environmental challenges inherent in the recovery of high‐value bioactive compounds from natural matrices. Traditional ...

Scientists are taking a closer look at monk fruit and discovering it’s more than just a sugar substitute. New research shows ...

Coffee has antioxidant benefits, and it may make a difference whether you use pre-ground beans or whole beans that you grind ...

Triterpenoid saponins are key bioactive compounds responsible for the medicinal value of many plants, yet how plants regulate the balance between saponin production and sterol biosynthesis has ...

A research team led by Professor Tae-Gyu Lim from the Department of Food Science and Biotechnology at Sejong University has ...

Grape stems are rich in bioactive phenolic compounds, offering potential for developing antioxidant-rich products in the food industry. The study employed UV-vis spectrophotometry and HPLC to quantify ...

Researchers have developed an iron-based catalyst that tames the reactivity of methane, paving the way for natural gas to become a sustainable raw material for high-value chemicals, including ...

Jian HE, Professor from the Department of Chemistry at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), is leading a research project that aims to transform organic synthesis. His group has created a new ...

Grapefruits are good sources of vitamin C, but foods like red acerola cherries, red bell peppers, and guavas have even more of the nutrient.

A review reveals how the bioactive compounds in virgin coconut oil could weaken cancer cells and may help shield the body from chemotherapy’s harsh side effects, offering hope for future natural ...

Scientists at the University of Helsinki have used a screening technology that can test for the antivirulence and antibacterial effect of hundreds of unknown compounds simultaneously, to identify ...