The combined and concerted action of nutrient and biologically active compounds is flagged as an indicator of a "possible beneficial role" for health. The use and applications of bioactive components cover a wide range of fields, in particular the nutraceuticals. In this context, the Special Issue entitled "Nutraceuticals in Human Health" is focused on the all aspects around the nutraceuticals, ranging from analytical aspects to clinical trials, from efficacy studies to beneficial effects on health status.
Keywords: analysis; bioactive compounds; clinical tests; efficacy; formulation; health; medicinal food; nutraceuticals; regulation; safety.