(ISSN 2771-9871)
Recent Progress in Nutrition (ISSN 2771-9871) is an international peer-reviewed Open Access journal published quarterly online by LIDSEN Publishing Inc. This periodical is devoted to publishing high-quality papers that describe the most significant and cutting-edge research in all areas of nutritional sciences. Its aim is to provide timely, authoritative introductions to current thinking, developments and research in carefully selected topics. Also, it aims to enhance the international exchange of scientific activities in nutritional science and human health.
Recent Progress in Nutrition publishes high quality intervention and observational studies in nutrition. High quality systematic reviews and meta-analyses are also welcome as are pilot studies with preliminary data and hypotheses generating studies. Emphasis is placed on understanding the relationship between nutrition and health and of the role of dietary patterns in health and disease.
Topics contain but are not limited to:
- Macronutrients
- Micronutrients
- Essential nutrients
- Bioactive nutrients
- Nutrient requirements
- Nutrient sources
- Human nutrition aspects
- Functional foods
- Nutraceuticals
- Health claims
- Public health
- Diet-related disorders
- Metabolic syndrome
- Malnutrition
- Nutritional supplements
- Sport nutrition
It publishes a variety of article types: Original Research, Review, Communication, Opinion, Comment, Conference Report, Technical Note, Book Review, etc.
There is no restriction on paper length, provided that the text is concise and comprehensive. Authors should present their results in as much detail as possible, as reviewers are encouraged to emphasize scientific rigor and reproducibility.
Publication Speed (median values for papers published in 2024): Submission to First Decision: 7.5 weeks; Submission to Acceptance: 15.5 weeks; Acceptance to Publication: 7 days (1-2 days of FREE language polishing included)
Special Issue
Bioactive Food Ingredients and Food Contaminants: Navigating Between Health Benefits and Safety Risks
Submission Deadline: February 15, 2026 (Open) Submit Now
Guest Editor
Jose Pinela,
PhD
1. Assistant Researcher, National Institute for Agricultural and Veterinary Research, I.P. (INIAV, I.P.), Rua dos Lágidos, Lugar da Madalena, Vairão, Vila do Conde, Portugal
2. CIMO, LA SusTEC, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal
Research Interests: Food chemistry; food processing; bioactive compounds; by-products valorization; food safety; food contaminants
Co-Editors
Liege Aguiar Pascoalino,
1. Researcher, CIMO, LA SusTEC, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal
2. REQUIMTE/LAQV, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
Research Interests: Bioactive compounds; apple pomace; food processing; natural ingredients; food additives; prebiotics
José Ignacio Alonso Esteban, PhD
Professor, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, Complutense University of Madrid, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain
Research Interests: Edible plants; nutrients; antinutrients; bioactive compounds; biological properties
About This Topic
The modern food system faces a dual challenge: while functional ingredients such as vitamins, polyphenols, and prebiotics offer promising disease-preventive benefits, contaminants like pesticide residues, mycotoxins, and heavy metals pose serious risks to food safety. This Special Issue aims to bridge this gap by showcasing cutting-edge research on the therapeutic potential of functional food ingredients and strategies to mitigate contamination risks.
We invite contributions that explore the mechanisms of action, bioavailability, and stability of bioactive compounds, and their role in gastrointestinal and metabolic health. Equally valuable are studies on emerging contaminants, novel detection techniques, exposure assessment, and the establishment of toxicological thresholds to better understand their long-term health impacts. A key focus will be on integrated strategies that maximize the benefits of bioactive ingredients while minimizing contamination risks, encompassing sustainable sourcing, emerging processing technologies, and evidence-based dietary guidelines. We also welcome studies on food waste valorization and technological advances that support the development of safer and sustainable functional foods.
This Special Issue provides a platform for original research articles, reviews, meta-analyses, and perspectives spanning nutrition, food chemistry, toxicology, analytical chemistry, and public health. By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, we aim to translate scientific insights into practical solutions for researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders, ultimately contributing to safer and more effective dietary strategies.
Keywords
Bioactive compounds; functional foods; food contaminants; food toxicology; dietary exposure; risk assessment; nutrients; phytochemicals; antioxidants; food processing; sustainable nutrition; public health
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted through the LIDSEN Submission System. Detailed information on manuscript preparation and submission is available in the Instructions for Authors. All submitted articles will be thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process and will be processed following the Editorial Process and Quality Control policy. Upon acceptance, the article will be immediately published in a regular issue of the journal and will be listed together on the special issue website, with a label that the article belongs to the Special Issue. LIDSEN distributes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) License in an open-access model. The authors own the copyright to the article, and the article can be free to access, distribute, and reuse provided that the original work is correctly cited.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). Research articles and review articles are highly invited. Authors are encouraged to send the tentative title and abstract of the planned paper to the Editorial Office (rpn@lidsen.com) for record. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Editorial Office.
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