Huixian Li , Chuchu Liu

Institute of Life Science, Jiyang College of Zhejiang A&F University, Zhuji, 311800, Zhejiang, China
Author    Correspondence author
Medicinal Plant Research, 2025, Vol. 15, No. 1   doi: 10.5376/mpr.2025.15.0003
Received: 25 Dec., 2024    Accepted: 27 Jan., 2025    Published: 15 Feb., 2025

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Li H.X., and Liu C.C., 2025, The role of medicinal food substances in chronic disease prevention and health promotion, Medicinal Plant Research, 15(1): 20-31 (doi: 10.5376/mpr.2025.15.0003)

The study explores the central role of functional and medicinal food in preventing and controlling chronic ailments. The bioactive foods have a high proportion of polyphenols, carotenoids, and omega-3 fatty acids and were discovered to enhance overall well-being through the regulation of biological processes, decreasing inflammation, and improving metabolism. The study uncovers the means through which the foods can be used within the diet in order to prevent cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, neurodegenerative disease, and certain cancers. It also indicates the promise for personalized nutrition interventions and the need for further research to maximize the promise of the foods towards preventing chronic disease.

Functional foods; Chronic disease prevention; Bioactive compounds; Health promotion; Metabolic regulation