Journal of Medicinal Food
Overview
The Journal of Medicinal Food is a peer-reviewed scientific publication that focuses on the research and advancements in the field of medicinal food. It covers a wide range of topics including the therapeutic properties, health benefits, and nutritional value of various foods, herbs, and natural products. The journal aims to provide valuable insights into the potential use of food as medicine for the prevention and treatment of various diseases and to promote a healthier lifestyle.
Details
Details
Abbr.
J Med Food
Start
1998
End
Continuing
Frequency
Twelve no. a year, 2010-
p-ISSN
1096-620X
e-ISSN
1557-7600
Country
United States
Language
English
Specialty
Nutritional Sciences
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 3062
101
SJR / Ranks: 9720
444
CiteScore / Ranks: 5214
4.90
JIF / Ranks: 4480
2.4
Recent Articles
1.
Li F, Zhou H, Zhu J, Wei X, Wang Y
J Med Food
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40052193
This study aimed to investigate the hypoglycemic effects of different concentrations of black tea (BT) extracts and their underlying mechanisms in type 2 diabetic (T2DM) mice. Results indicated that BT...
2.
Lee J, Choi J, Yun H, Jang H, Cho M, Ha J, et al.
J Med Food
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40051393
Chronic stress in the central nervous system can lead to neurological dysfunction characterized by spontaneous neuronal cell death. This study investigated the neuroprotective potential of an aqueous extract of Thunberg...
3.
Yin M, Peng J, Chen M, Zhan Q, Zhong H
J Med Food
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40042065
The microbial-gut-brain axis and oxidative stress may be important to the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Tratt polysaccharides (RRTP) have a strong antioxidant effect and can affect the gut microbiota,...
4.
Jeong S, Doo M, Sung K, Kim Y, Lee J, Ha J
J Med Food
. 2025 Feb;
PMID: 39973273
The aim of this study was to determine the anti-inflammatory and anti-endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress effects of var. (ADK) extract on ARPE-19 cells. Pretreatment with ADK effectively mitigated thapsigargin (Tg)-induced...
5.
Kim H, Kim T, Oh B, Lee D, Hwang J
J Med Food
. 2025 Feb;
PMID: 39973249
Cancer cachexia, defined by the gradual depletion of muscle and fat mass, is a complex multifactorial syndrome affecting up to 80% of cancer patients. This study investigated the effects of...
6.
Heo W, Pan J
J Med Food
. 2025 Feb;
PMID: 39912847
Skeletal muscle health is essential for metabolic homeostasis, and dysregulated apoptosis in muscle cells can lead to muscle wasting and degenerative diseases. Although soybean-derived peptides are known for their bioactive...
7.
Cho S, Cho M, Doo M, Ha J
J Med Food
. 2025 Feb;
PMID: 39905877
Drinking tea is an important cultural and sensory activity in modern society. However, tea consumption may influence biological functions because of its high polyphenol and methylxanthine content. Theophylline is a...
8.
Yoo B, Hong J, Kang B, Byun E, Byun E
J Med Food
. 2025 Feb;
28(2):174-181.
PMID: 39899395
The purpose of this study was to investigate the antioxidant effects of leaf polysaccharide extract (ALPE) against oxidative stress induced by hydrogen peroxide (HO) in H9c2 myoblasts. The cells showed...
9.
Lee J, Heo J, Heo H, Nam G, Song G, Bae J
J Med Food
. 2025 Feb;
28(2):156-164.
PMID: 39899341
This study investigates the protective effects of CGK012 [(7S)-(+)-cyclopentyl carbamic acid 8,8-dimethyl-2-oxo-6,7-dihydro-2H,8H-pyrano[3,2-g]chromen-7-yl-ester], a small-molecule inhibitor targeting the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, against inflammatory responses elicited by lipopolysaccharide (LPS). The study evaluated...
10.
Zhu Y, Pan Y, Wang X, Wei L, Zhu L, Guo Y, et al.
J Med Food
. 2025 Jan;
PMID: 39854767
Disturbances of the intestinal barrier enabling bacterial translocation exacerbate alcoholic liver disease (ALD). GG (LGG) has been shown to exert beneficial effects in gut dysbiosis and chronic liver disease. The...