About the Journal

JAMU-Health – Journal of Advances in Medicinal Foods, Human Nutrition and Health is a peer-reviewed, international, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research at the intersection of nutrition, food science, and health. The journal provides a platform for scientists, researchers, and practitioners to disseminate innovative findings on how medicinal foods, traditional remedies (such as Jamu), and nutritional strategies contribute to the promotion of human health, the prevention of disease, and overall development across the lifespan.

Focus

The primary focus of the journal is on the rigorous scientific investigation and validation of dietary interventions. We prioritize novel research that elucidates the mechanisms of action, efficacy, safety, and public health implications of medicinal foods, functional ingredients, and specific nutrients. The journal aims to bridge traditional knowledge with modern scientific evidence to advance the fields of human nutrition and health development.

Scope

The journal invites submissions of original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and short communications covering, but not limited to, the following topics:

  • Medicinal Foods and Ethnobotany: Scientific evaluation of traditional medicinal foods and herbs (e.g., Jamu), characterization of bioactive compounds, and their pharmacological effects.

  • Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals: Development, clinical trials, and safety assessment of foods and dietary supplements with demonstrated physiological benefits.

  • Clinical Nutrition: The role of medicinal foods and specialized nutritional therapy in the prevention and management of chronic and metabolic diseases, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.

  • Human Nutrition and Metabolism: The biochemical and physiological impact of nutrients and non-nutrient food components on human metabolism, cellular function, and gene expression.

  • Lifespan Nutrition: Nutritional requirements and the role of medicinal foods during critical life stages, including pregnancy, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and aging.

  • Public Health and Community Nutrition: Epidemiological studies on dietary patterns, community-based interventions, and food policies related to medicinal foods and health promotion.

  • Food Science and Toxicology: Research on the processing, bioavailability, stability, and toxicological safety of medicinal food ingredients.