Bioactive dietary compounds are naturally occurring substances in foods that have health-promoting effects beyond basic nutrition. These compounds include polyphenols, flavonoids, and carotenoids, which are found in fruits, vegetables, herbs, and whole grains. Bioactive compounds can influence various biological processes, such as reducing inflammation, improving immune function, and protecting against oxidative stress. For example, resveratrol, a compound found in red grapes, has been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Ongoing research aims to uncover the full range of bioactive compounds in foods and how they can be harnessed to prevent or manage chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease, and neurodegenerative conditions.
Title : Assessment of a Metabolic Map 3.0 (MM3.0) in association with Cardio Metabolic-Renal Syndrome (CMR-S)
Antonio Claudio Goulart Duarte, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Title : Brain health beyond cognition: Exploring the needs of an aging brain
Dilip Ghosh, Nutriconnect, Australia
Title : Beyond the apparent: Nutrition, perception, and resilience in contexts of cognitive vulnerability a transdisciplinary proposal inspired by the Volume Oltre l’Apparente (Conversano & irace, 2026)
Raffaella Conversano, University of Bari, Italy
Title : Nutrition, physical activity, mental health, and reproductive function in adolescent and young adult women: Neuroimmunometabolic perspectives
Malgorzata Mizgier, Poznan University of Physical Education, Poland
Title : Characterization of isolated strains of microorganisms from mineral, mountain and spring waters from France, Italy, England, South Korea, Japan, Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Singapore and Bulgaria
Nedyalka Naneva Valcheva, Vocational High School, Bulgaria
Title : Climate-smart legume composting and its influence on sweet potato yield, soil health, and nutrient quality
Topas M Peter, PNG University of Technology, Papua New Guinea