https://m2.mtmt.hu/ hun 2026-10-23 14:43 JournalArticle 36216529 VALIDATED true Institute of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, 1085, Hungary Health Sciences Division, Doctoral College, Semmelweis University, Budapest, 1085, Hungary Fodor Center for Prevention and Healthy Aging, Semmelweis University, Budapest, 1085, Hungary Department of Inorganic Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Analytics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, 31-008, Poland Department of Pulmonology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, 1085, Hungary Branch in Krakow-Hospital Pharmacy, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Garncarska 11 Str., Krakow, 31-115, Poland Export Date: 25 August 2025; Cited By: 0; Correspondence Address: M. Fekete; Institute of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, 1085, Hungary; email: fekete.monika@semmelweis.hu 0 false 2026-10-23T11:40:21.416+0000 2026-05-14T12:42:29.825+0000 2025-06-30T06:12:32.493+0000 true 10093553 Fi Tamás /api/admin/10093553 Admin true 2026-10-22T07:38:13.188+0000 2025-07-18T07:42:16.673+0000 true 10080205 Szalóky-Siki Ágnes /api/admin/10080205 Admin true true false true 24 24 /api/publicationtype/24 PublicationType 1 true 24 JournalArticle true 1134514 Survey paper true 24 24 /api/publicationtype/24 PublicationType 1 true 24 JournalArticle /api/subtype/1134514 Összefoglaló cikk SubType 102 true 1134514 true 1 /api/category/1 Category true 1 Fekete, Mónika Functional Foods in Modern Nutrition Science: Mechanisms, Evidence, and Public Health Implications true true /api/journal/10016563 REVIEWED true false 10016563 false 10016563 true 2072-6643 Journal FOREIGN 17 13 2153 2153 35 2025 In recent years, functional foods have garnered increasing scientific and public health interest due to their potential to confer physiological benefits beyond basic nutritional value. International bodies such as EFSA, FDA, and WHO define functional foods as those containing bioactive components that may contribute to the prevention and management of chronic non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. The evolving paradigm of “food as medicine” reflects a broader shift in nutritional science towards proactive, health-oriented dietary strategies. This article provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary overview of functional foods by examining their biological mechanisms, clinical evidence, public health significance, regulatory frameworks, and future prospects—particularly in the context of advances in personalized nutrition and nutrigenomics. A thorough literature review was conducted, drawing from recent peer-reviewed studies and guidelines from key health authorities. The review highlights the roles of specific compounds such as probiotics and prebiotics in modulating the gut microbiome, flavonoids and polyphenols in anti-inflammatory processes, omega-3 fatty acids in cardiometabolic regulation, and vitamins and minerals in supporting immune function. While an expanding body of clinical trials and meta-analyses supports the health benefits of these compounds—including reductions in LDL cholesterol, improved insulin sensitivity, and mitigation of oxidative stress—the integration of functional foods into everyday diets remains challenging. Socioeconomic disparities and limited health literacy often impede their accessibility and widespread adoption in public health practice. Functional foods represent a promising component of prevention-focused modern healthcare. To maximize their impact, a coordinated, evidence-based approach is essential, involving collaboration among healthcare professionals, nutrition scientists, policymakers, and the food industry. Looking forward, innovations in artificial intelligence, microbiome research, and genomic technologies may unlock novel opportunities for the targeted and effective application of functional foods in population health. 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margin-bottom: 0;"><u>Megjegyzés</u>: Institute of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, 1085, Hungary Health Sciences Division, Doctoral College, Semmelweis University, Budapest, 1085, Hungary Fodor Center for Prevention and Healthy Aging, Semmelweis University, Budapest, 1085, Hungary Department of Inorga...</pre> </div></div>