Plant-based diets have gained significant attention due to their potential health benefits and positive environmental impact, emerging as a key strategy for improving human health and mitigating environmental challenges. Metabolomics, a powerful analytical approach, provides an in-depth exploration of the bioactive compounds present in plant-based foods and their effects on human health. In addition, it has been proven to present a robust link with other -omics technologies, paving the road to achieve a high-throughput perspective about the nutritional and sustainable outcome of plant-based diets.
In this Research Topic, we aim to explore the metabolic profiles of various plant-based foods, elucidate their health-promoting properties, and highlight the sustainability implications regarding productive systems. We propose a heterogenous frame covering, but not limited to, the following topics:
• Metabolomic Profiling of plant-based foods using advanced mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) techniques.
• Identification of nutritional biomarkers in plant-based foods, such as polyphenols, flavonoids, and phytochemicals that contribute to health benefits.
• Evaluation of crucial factors modulating plant-based food composition: effect of genotype, cultivation methods, and geographical origin.
• Bioactivity assessment of metabolites: determination of in vitro and in vivo antioxidant activity, antimicrobial properties, anti-inflammatory effects, cytotoxic evaluation, and enzymatic activity modulation.
• Highlight metabolites associated with reduced risk of chronic diseases (e.g., cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancer).
• Assessment of the environmental impact of plant-based food production using life cycle assessments.
• Novel strategies for optimizing sustainability while meeting nutritional needs.
We trust this proposed collection will bridge the gap between -omics research and the promotion of plant-based diets. By understanding the metabolomic fingerprints of plant-based foods, we can enhance human health and contribute to a more sustainable food system. We warmly invite contributions from experts in metabolomics, nutrition, and related sectors to advance our understanding of plant-based foods in health and sustainability.
Plant-based diets have gained significant attention due to their potential health benefits and positive environmental impact, emerging as a key strategy for improving human health and mitigating environmental challenges. Metabolomics, a powerful analytical approach, provides an in-depth exploration of the bioactive compounds present in plant-based foods and their effects on human health. In addition, it has been proven to present a robust link with other -omics technologies, paving the road to achieve a high-throughput perspective about the nutritional and sustainable outcome of plant-based diets.
In this Research Topic, we aim to explore the metabolic profiles of various plant-based foods, elucidate their health-promoting properties, and highlight the sustainability implications regarding productive systems. We propose a heterogenous frame covering, but not limited to, the following topics:
• Metabolomic Profiling of plant-based foods using advanced mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) techniques.
• Identification of nutritional biomarkers in plant-based foods, such as polyphenols, flavonoids, and phytochemicals that contribute to health benefits.
• Evaluation of crucial factors modulating plant-based food composition: effect of genotype, cultivation methods, and geographical origin.
• Bioactivity assessment of metabolites: determination of in vitro and in vivo antioxidant activity, antimicrobial properties, anti-inflammatory effects, cytotoxic evaluation, and enzymatic activity modulation.
• Highlight metabolites associated with reduced risk of chronic diseases (e.g., cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancer).
• Assessment of the environmental impact of plant-based food production using life cycle assessments.
• Novel strategies for optimizing sustainability while meeting nutritional needs.
We trust this proposed collection will bridge the gap between -omics research and the promotion of plant-based diets. By understanding the metabolomic fingerprints of plant-based foods, we can enhance human health and contribute to a more sustainable food system. We warmly invite contributions from experts in metabolomics, nutrition, and related sectors to advance our understanding of plant-based foods in health and sustainability.