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Review
. 2025 Jul 26;17(15):2443.
doi: 10.3390/nu17152443.

Advances in Nanotechnology Research in Food Production, Nutrition, and Health

Kangran Han  1 , Haixia Yang  2 , Daidi Fan  1 , Jianjun Deng  1   3
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Review

Advances in Nanotechnology Research in Food Production, Nutrition, and Health

Kangran Han et al. Nutrients. .

Abstract

Nanotechnology, as a burgeoning interdisciplinary field, has a significant application potential in food nutrition and human health due to its distinctive structural characteristics and surface effects. This paper methodically examines the recent advancements in nanotechnology pertaining to food production, functional nutrition delivery, and health intervention. In food manufacturing, nanoparticles have markedly enhanced food safety and quality stability via technologies such as antimicrobial packaging, intelligent sensing, and processing optimization. Nutritional science has used nanocarrier-based delivery systems, like liposomes, nanoemulsions, and biopolymer particles, to make active substances easier for the body to access and target. Nanotechnology offers innovative approaches for chronic illness prevention and individualized treatment in health interventions by enabling accurate nutritional delivery and functional regulation. Nonetheless, the use of nanotechnology encounters hurdles, including safety evaluations and regulatory concerns that require additional investigation. Future research should concentrate on refining the preparation process of nanomaterials, conducting comprehensive examinations of their metabolic mechanisms within the human body, and enhancing pertinent safety standards to facilitate the sustainable advancement of nanotechnology in food production, nutrition, and health.

Keywords: food production; human health; nanotechnology; nutritional delivery; safety.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

Figures

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Nanomaterials for use in food production, nutrition, and health.
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A schematic representation of the digestion and absorption of polymeric nanoparticles infused with functional food constituents throughout the gastrointestinal tract.
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The utilization of nanotechnology in disease diagnosis.
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The utilization of nanotechnology in disease treatment.
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The utilization of nanotechnology in regenerative medicine.
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The utilization of nanotechnology in preventive medicine.
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