Harnessing Nature’s Potential: Plant-Derived Substances for Controlling Appetite and Promoting Weight Management
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Bioactives and Nutraceuticals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 June 2024 | Viewed by 1427
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Interests: formulation of innovative nutraceutical products and their validation of pre-clinical and clinical efficacy
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Interests: antioxidants; nutraceuticals; phenolic compounds; anti-inflammatory potential; antidiabetic activity; enzyme inhibition
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Obesity is a globally prevalent chronic disease that increases risk factors of numerous pathological conditions, thereby representing one of the major health challenges of our time. In the face of rising obesity rates, there is an urgent need for effective weight management strategies. This Special Issue, titled “Harnessing Nature’s Potential: Plant-Derived Substances for Controlling Appetite and Promoting Weight Management”, focuses on evaluating the efficacy of plant-derived substances in regulating appetite and body weight. Moreover, it delves into the intricate interplay between phytochemicals and the human body, unraveling the molecular pathways in which these substances engage to modulate appetite, enhance satiety, and influence energy metabolism.
Contributions to this issue explore a range of bioactive compounds found in plants, such as polyphenols, alkaloids, and terpenes, elucidating their roles in appetite regulation and energy homeostasis. Key topics include the interaction of these compounds with hormonal and neural pathways controlling hunger and satiety, their impact on gut microbiota composition and function, and their influence on metabolic rate and fat oxidation.
Therefore, through rigorous research, including original articles, clinical trials and review articles, this issue aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how plant-derived substances can be effectively utilized in managing appetite and promoting weight management, offering a promising avenue for the development of natural strategies in the fight against obesity and its associated health risks. This holistic approach will provide a critical assessment of the practical benefits and limitations of using plant-derived substances for health and nutrition.
This project was led by Prof. Dr. Ettore Novellino, Prof. Dr. Gian Carlo Tenore, Dr. Elisabetta Schiano and topical advisory panel member Dr. Fortuna Iannuzzo (University of Naples Federico II).
Prof. Dr. Gian Carlo Tenore
Prof. Dr. Ettore Novellino
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plant-derived substances
- obesity
- satiety control
- weight management
- gut hormones
- bioactive compounds
- energy metabolism
- phytochemicals
- molecular mechanisms
- clinical trials
