Journal of Medicinal Food

Aims & Scope

Journal of Medicinal Food is the only peer-reviewed journal focusing exclusively on the medicinal value and biomedical effects of food materials.

International in scope, the Journal advances the knowledge of the development of new food products and dietary supplements targeted at promoting health and the prevention and treatment of disease.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2
2024	1.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.485

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	107

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11887

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	845

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Nursing, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Polyphenolics in Grape Seeds—Biochemistry and Functionality

  Citation: 574

  Authors: John, Jianmel, Joseph E., Yukio

• The Gut Microbiome and the Brain

  Citation: 541

  Authors: Leo

• Ginger—An Herbal Medicinal Product with Broad Anti-Inflammatory Actions

  Citation: 506

  Authors: Reinhard, Lars, Carmelita G.

• Flavonols, Flavones, Flavanones, and Human Health: Epidemiological Evidence

  Citation: 443

  Authors: Brigitte A., Paul E., Jeffrey B.

• Antioxidant Activity of Eugenol: A Structure–Activity Relationship Study

  Citation: 389

  Authors: Ä°lhami

• <i>Aspergillus oryzae</i>GB-107 Fermentation Improves Nutritional Quality of Food Soybeans and Feed Soybean Meals

  Citation: 387

  Authors: Kee-Jong, Chan-Ho, Sung Woo

• Health Benefits of Kimchi (Korean Fermented Vegetables) as a Probiotic Food

  Citation: 376

  Authors: Kun-Young, Ji-Kang, Young-Eun, James W.

• Saponins from Edible Legumes: Chemistry, Processing, and Health Benefits

  Citation: 311

  Authors: John, Konesh, David, Yukio, Gauri, Yueming

• Efficacy of Turmeric Extracts and Curcumin for Alleviating the Symptoms of Joint Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials

  Citation: 290

  Authors: James W., Mini, Sunmin

• Characteristics and Nutritional and Cardiovascular-Health Properties of Seaweeds

  Citation: 283

  Authors: Aránzazu, Sara, Juana, Sofía, Francisco J.

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