H.P. Vasantha Rupasinghe

Professor of Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals, Dalhousie University; [email protected]; [email protected]

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Skin cancer accounts for 1/3 of new cancer cases in Canada, with UV radiation a key driver. Our preliminary findings show phytochemical-rich kale extracts protect skin fibroblasts from UV-induced oxidative stress and DNA damage.
https://t.co/ce7hr6C7Qn

[H.P. Vasantha Rupasinghe @HealthyFoodProf]

Haskap (Lonicera caerulea) berries, long used in traditional medicine, show strong anti-lipogenic and antioxidant effects. Iridoid-rich extracts highlight their potential in functional foods targeting metabolic health and lipid dysregulation.
https://t.co/RIaWmpIkNY

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This novel value-added process for wild blueberries can be used to develop a functional food ingredient or nutraceutical with potential applications for the prevention of MASLD (NAFLD) among at-risk individuals.
https://t.co/yE4gIZ2nbJ
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Overweight and obesity are global health crises that affect about 2 billion people worldwide. Our findings suggest that the postbiotic metabolites of polymeric flavonoids exhibit antiadipogenic potential.
https://t.co/TtDRRge4CL

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Microbial valorization of food processing by-products offers a promising approach for developing functional foods and nutraceutical ingredients. Here is an example:
https://t.co/erKW3sull4
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Depression has become a leading cause of disability worldwide, with 3.8% of the population affected. Read the effects of dietary flavonoids in depression management and the molecular mechanisms that underlie their actions.
https://t.co/zBZwBQ8g8C
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This study investigated innovative biopolymer coatings using furcellaran and blackseed byproduct protein hydrolysate stabilized emulsion or protein dispersion alone to enhance the quality of refrigerated carp fish.
https://t.co/wJIbmjoCwV

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In North and South America, beer manufacturing generates 12M tonnes of Brewer’s spent grain (BSG), annually. This review examines the behavior of BSG in value-added food products, analyzing consumer perceptions and sensory attributes.
https://t.co/QWaZb2W1qb

[H.P. Vasantha Rupasinghe @HealthyFoodProf]

MASLD, previously known as NAFLD, is a major global health issue. This review highlights the mechanistic insights into how dietary phytochemicals modulate both direct and indirect AMPK–Nrf2 interactions to counteract MASLD.
https://t.co/KNexgJjDX6
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2025 CSHS CSA Conf Day 1 Keynote talks: A soil-centric approach (Dr Whalen of McGill) & digital ag tools (Dr Shirtliffe of UofS) for resilient agriculture in Canada.

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Sustainable Crop Production for Resilient Canadian Agriculture. The theme of 2025 CSHS CSA Joint-Society Confrence. Just starting at the UBC Kelowna Campus BC. https://t.co/YyNkYdyIEa

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Food as medicine: This investigation shows that the health-promoting properties of mushrooms are linked to bioactive compounds like polysaccharides and polyphenols.
https://t.co/4QnQEqx2lq
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Glucosinolates are secondary metabolites ubiquitous in the Brassicaceae family. This study aimed to optimize the ultrasound-assisted extraction process using food-grade ethanol to recover glucosinolates from upcycled cauliflower.
https://t.co/OrDvyn494A
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Natural Health Products & Cancer Mini-Symposium:
https://t.co/QWRS8cjNsG
Support our Canadian researchers who are investigating Natural Products Therapies for the prevention and management of various cancers.
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Special Issue "Valorization of Agri-Food Byproducts and Fresh Produce Waste to Generate High-Value Food Ingredients" in Foods (JCR Q1, IF 4.7)
https://t.co/g9vel3IxgC
Manuscripts are invited.
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Grape pomace, rich in nutrients and bioactive polyphenols, holds promise as a source for fermented food products with functional, nutritional, and nutraceutical applications.
https://t.co/nNTKgg8fDn
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Iridoids are a class of plant food bioactive constituents; however, limited to medicinal and wild plants. This review highlights recent advances in iridoid chemistry, biosynthesis, extraction techniques and the potential health benefits.
https://t.co/GoPrhN0qHm
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[H.P. Vasantha Rupasinghe @HealthyFoodProf]

Cannabidiol (CBD) has gained significant interest in its diverse pharmaceutical applications. This review article examines emerging CBD extraction techniques, their benefits and drawbacks, and the most current developments in this field.
https://t.co/JmId7fr4Xw
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Dietary Anthocyanins: This study's findings are useful for the food and nutraceutical industry, which can use food-grade anhydrous ethanol as a cost-effective and green extraction solvent to recover anthocyanins from berries.

https://t.co/N1EDCHgJ7t

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Science Atlantic Nutrition & Foods Conference 2025: Nutrition & Food as Medicine:
https://t.co/UsoEd1iJMF
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