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Open AccessPublished: 12 July 2026

Comprehensive Analysis of Decortication Effects on Faba Bean Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activities

Imene Rajhi, Mondher Boulaaba, Rim Nefissi Ouertani, Haythem Mhadhbi

Food and Drug Safety · 98-107 · 10.55121/fds.v3i2.102354

This study investigated the impact of seed coat removal (decortication) on the phenolic composition and antioxidant activities of two Tunisian faba bean (Vicia faba L.) cultivars (Local Nabeul and Local Beja). The total phenolic, flavonoid, and tannin contents, alongside three antioxidant activity assays (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhy

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Open AccessPublished: 16 December 2025

Bioactive Compounds of Capsicum Species and Their Therapeutic Properties: A Comprehensive Review

Behzad Mohammadi

Food and Drug Safety · 51-63 · 10.55121/fds.v3i1.838

Hot peppers, belonging to the Capsicum genus, are cultivated worldwide not only as spices and vegetables but also as valuable sources of bioactive compounds with potential health benefits. These plants contain a wide range of biologically active molecules, including capsaicinoids, capsinoids, carotenoids, phenolic compounds, vit

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Open AccessPublished: 9 July 2025

Artemisia annua: Illuminating the Spectrum of Pharmacological Wonders

Vasanthkumar Sankar Sangeetha, Yazhini Saravanakumar Padmavathi

Food and Drug Safety · 40-53 · 10.55121/fds.v2i1.421

Artemisia annua L., commonly called sweet wormwood, is famous for its therapeutic benefits gained from artemisinin and its rich phytochemicals. This review investigates flavonoids, such as quercetin, phenolic acids such as caffeic acid, monoterpenes like camphor, sesquiterpenes, coumarins, and essential oils, which support its r

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Open AccessPublished: 25 March 2026

Effect of Different Drying Methods on the Chemical and Antioxidant Properties of Avocado Seed Powder

Rebecca Olajumoke Oloniyo, Blessing Abeni Ekele, Jabiru Daddy Aliyu, Mary Anuoluwapo Ajatta, Opeyemi Banke Abiodun

Food and Drug Safety · 1-11 · 10.55121/fds.v3i2.1045

Avocado fruits are considered the healthiest fruit in the world due to their high nutritional value. It is rich in valuable bioactive compounds that could be used in the treatment of degenerative diseases, but its seeds remain underutilized. This study investigates the effect of three different drying methods on the chemical and

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Article

Open AccessPublished: 10 January 2026

Barrel Medic Bloom Extract: A Natural Aid against Breast Cancer

Raghad Salman Mouhamad

Food and Drug Safety · 103-113 · 10.55121/fds.v3i1.935

Breast cancer continues to be the foremost cause of cancer-related deaths among women globally. Medicago truncatula (Barrel medic) is acknowledged as a herbaceous plant possessing significant therapeutic and anticancer properties. The investigation examined the cytotoxic and inhibitory effects of aqueous and ethanolic extracts p

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Review

Open AccessPublished: 13 December 2025

Therapeutic Effects of Natural Products in Diabetic Retinopathy through Aldose Reductase Inhibition

Deokho Lee, Livio Vitiello

Food and Drug Safety · 42-50 · 10.55121/fds.v3i1.846

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the most dangerous and cruel microvascular complications of diabetes, leading to visual impairment and blindness if left untreated. The development of DR is determined by complex multiple pathologic mechanisms, including oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, retinal vascular dysfunction, and

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Open AccessPublished: 16 June 2025

Rethinking Meat in Our Diet: The Case Against Its Role in Health

Melaku Tafese Awulachew

Food and Drug Safety · 1-15 · 10.55121/fds.v2i2.316

Meat is a rich source of essential nutrients, including high-quality protein, bioavailable iron, zinc, and vitamin B12—nutrients often limited in plant-based diets. However, growing concerns surround the health impacts of meat consumption, particularly industrially processed meats that contain preservatives such as nitrates, nit

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Open AccessPublished: 9 August 2024

Bamboo Leaves: An Emerging Multi-functional Food

Poonam Singhal

Food and Drug Safety · 1-9 · 10.55121/fds.v1i1.134

Bamboos form a unique group of giant arborescent grasses belonging to the family Poaceae and sub-family Bambuseae. Bamboo leaves are the favorite food of pandas and many other animals and are much valued as fodder. Other than this, its uses in the food industry in various food products, bamboo wine and as packaging material are

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