Various studies have reported that malignancies or cancers can impair dendritic cell and effector T cell functions. Therefore, some research focused on using dendritic cells as a new molecular target for cancer treatment. [PERSON] et al. evaluated the effects of various plant matrices and their phytochemical compounds in terms of modulating the immune system and signaling pathways involved in anti-tumor immunity. Although further studies are necessary, the data obtained were sufficiently encouraging to allow the authors to create pharmacological modulators of plant origin for dendritic cell-based anti-tumor immunotherapy [21]. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by an increase in the concentration of glucose in the blood. In [PERSON] et al. 's study, ethanol extracts derived from soursop leaves (_Annona muricata_, an evergreen tree), known for its antidiabetic potential, were characterized. In particular, the effect of the extract on the renal histopathology of Swiss Webster mice with alloxan-induced diabetes was evaluated. The results obtained indicate the therapeutic potential of _A. muricata_ in performing kidney restoration in diabetes mellitus patients [22]. Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as atopic eczema, is a condition causing chronic, non-contagious inflammation of the skin. [PERSON] et al. studied the inhibitory effects of _Cornus walteri_, a deciduous shrub already used in traditional medicine, on AD. In particular, the anti-inflammatory activity of the MeOH extract of _C. walteri_ stems (CWS) was evaluated using the human keratinocyte cell line HaCaT. Characterizing the compounds isolated from CWS allowed the authors to hypothesize their future use as therapeutic agents for the treatment of AD [23]. Vitamin D is essential for calcium and phosphate homeostasis; therefore, it is crucial for the growth and maintenance of the skeleton. In [PERSON] et al. 's study, the impact of chrysin, a proven inhibitor of the CYP3A4 enzyme, which promotes the inactivation of active vitamin D, as an intervention, as well as its effects when used in combination with low-dose vitamin D3 (40 IU) to maintain bone health in conditions of vitamin D deficiency, was evaluated. The results obtained indicate that although chrysin alone had a notable effect on 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 and bone tissue, it had an intensified therapeutic effect when used in combination with vitamin D3 and CaCO3 to improve bone health [24]. In aquaculture, feed must provide favorable growth rates, animal health and feed efficiency to obtain a viable product for the consumer. Therefore, more environmentally and economically sustainable ingredients, such as plant bioactive compounds, are increasingly used in feed formulations. In [PERSON] et al. 's study, the effects of dietary additions to a polyphenol-rich sugarcane extract (PRSE) on the survival, feed conversion ratio and pathogen load of black tiger shrimp (_Peneus mondon_) was studied. The results obtained showed the potential of these formulations to improve the growth of shrimp [25]. Daucosterol, a glucoside of \(\beta\)-sitosterol, is a natural compound similar to phytosterol. Several studies report its potential pharmacological properties, such as antioxidant, antidiabetic, lipid-lowering, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, neuroprotective and anticancer activity. In [PERSON] et al. 's review, data were reported through the analysis of the phytochemical, biological and pharmacological processes of the daucosterol molecule. Furthermore, the authors explain the mechanism of action (in vitro and in vivo) and the future applications of this secondary metabolite in the pharmaceutical field, in particular in terms of its neuroprotective and chemopre effects [26]. A food is defined as functional if, in addition to its nutritional properties, it has a scientifically demonstrated ability to positively influence one or more physiological functions, improving human health and reducing the risk of developing diet-related diseases.