(ISSN 2573-4393)
OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine is an international peer-reviewed Open Access journal published quarterly online by LIDSEN Publishing Inc. It covers all evidence-based scientific studies on integrative, alternative and complementary approaches to improving health and wellness.
Topics contain but are not limited to:
The journal publishes a variety of article types: Original Research, Review, Communication, Opinion, Comment, Conference Report, Technical Note, Book Review, etc.
There is no restriction on paper length, provided that the text is concise and comprehensive. Authors should present their results in as much detail as possible, as reviewers are encouraged to emphasize scientific rigor and reproducibility.
Publication Speed (median values for papers published in 2024): Submission to First Decision: 6.8 weeks; Submission to Acceptance: 14.3 weeks; Acceptance to Publication: 6 days (1-2 days of FREE language polishing included)
Special Issue
Dietary Supplements, Functional Foods, and Health
Submission Deadline: November 15, 2026 (Open) Submit Now
Guest Editor
Nebojsa Pantelic, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Serbia
Research Interests: Bioactive compounds; antioxidants; phytochemistry; food chemistry; functional food
About This Topic
This Special Issue aims to highlight recent research and developments in the field of dietary supplements and functional foods, emphasizing their roles in promoting human health and preventing disease. As the global interest in nutrition-driven wellness grows, functional foods and dietary supplements are increasingly recognized for their potential to support immune function, cognitive health, metabolic balance, and overall well-being.
We invite authors to submit original research articles, reviews, and case studies addressing the formulation, efficacy, safety, and mechanisms of action of bioactive compounds in dietary supplements and functional food products. Studies exploring the synergy between food-derived nutrients and health outcomes are particularly welcome. By bringing together multidisciplinary perspectives, this Special Issue seeks to advance our understanding of how targeted nutritional strategies can contribute to a healthier population.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Nebojša Pantelić
Keywords
Functional foods; dietary supplements; bioactive compounds; health-promoting ingredients; phytochemicals; nutraceuticals
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted through the LIDSEN Submission System. Detailed information on manuscript preparation and submission is available in the Instructions for Authors. All submitted articles will be thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process and will be processed following the Editorial Process and Quality Control policy. Upon acceptance, the article will be immediately published in a regular issue of the journal and will be listed together on the special issue website, with a label that the article belongs to the Special Issue. LIDSEN distributes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) License in an open-access model. The authors own the copyright to the article, and the article can be free to access, distribute, and reuse provided that the original work is correctly cited.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). Research articles and review articles are highly invited. Authors are encouraged to send the tentative title and abstract of the planned paper to the Editorial Office (icm@lidsen.com) for record. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Editorial Office.
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