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Rosa Direito

Principal Investigator

Universidade de Lisboa

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7 months ago

Combating Non-Communicable Diseases by Tackling Inflammation

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Extensive experience in the field of phenolic characterisation of extracts from vegetal samples and their effects in acute and chronic inflammation and cancer cell models, chemical analyses and antioxidant activity, having tested extracts and nanoformulations of fruit, herbs, and compounds.

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Universidade de Lisboa

Halophyte-based vegetal salt substitute for hypertension and obesity management

Introducing a halophyte-based salt substitute with potential health benefits for hypertension and obesity. This innovative product leverages the unique phytochemical properties of halophytes to provide a healthier altern...

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Rosa Direito

Principal Investigator

Universidade de Lisboa

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Universidade de Lisboa

Principal Investigator

2015 - 2019

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Functional food developmentNutritional supplements

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Agricultural ScienceBiochemistryBiopharmaceuticsDrug DeliveryFood Chemistry & Biochemistry

Last updated Feb 2026