Dr Michael Netzel
Dr

Michael Netzel

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Background

Michael is passionate about plant-based foods, with a particular focus on their nutritional composition, quality, bioactivity, digestibility, and potential for promoting healthy diets. He has served as a Chief Investigator on several flagship initiatives, including the ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods, the CRC for Developing Northern Australia, and the HIA-funded Naturally Nutritious project. His research emphasizes the importance of understanding both in vitro bioaccessibility—how compounds are released from the food matrix and become available for intestinal absorption—and the more complex in vivo bioavailability and metabolism, including microbial degradation in the gut. These processes are critical for predicting the bioactivity and potential health benefits of dietary phytochemicals in humans.

Availability

Dr Michael Netzel is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Justus Liebig University Giessen

Research interests

  • Phytochemicals and Health

    My primary research interests focus on phytochemicals—specifically polyphenols (both bound and free), carotenoids, and betalains—as well as vitamins. I investigate their analysis, binding characteristics within the plant (food) matrix, and structural modifications or degradation during processing and digestion. This includes studying their bioaccessibility, bioavailability, and metabolism, essentially tracing the journey “from raw produce to absorbed and metabolised bioactive compounds.”

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666 works between 1992 and 2025
All (666) Book (3) Journal Article (176) Edited Outputs (9) Conference Publication (461) Book Chapter (17)

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2008

Conference Publication

Bioavailability of polyphenols: using an in vitro absorption Caco-2 cell model

Addeppalli, R., Netzel, G., Netzel, M. and Seymour, R. (2008). Bioavailability of polyphenols: using an in vitro absorption Caco-2 cell model. FIESTA 2008 Food Innovation: emerging science, technologies and applications: 4th Innovative Foods Centre Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 17-18 September 2008.

Bioavailability of polyphenols: using an in vitro absorption Caco-2 cell model

2007

Journal Article

Biological antioxidant activity of a beverage containing polyphenols and ascorbic acid

Netzel M, Netzel G, Ott U, Bitsch I, Bitsch R and Frank T (2007). Biological antioxidant activity of a beverage containing polyphenols and ascorbic acid. Ernaehrung/Nutrition, 31 (3), 102-109.

Biological antioxidant activity of a beverage containing polyphenols and ascorbic acid

2007

Journal Article

Absorption and excretion of elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) anthocyanins in healthy humans

Frank, T., Janssen, M., Netzel, G., Christian, B., Bitsch, I. and Netzel, M. (2007). Absorption and excretion of elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) anthocyanins in healthy humans. Methods and Findings in Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, 29 (8), 525-533. doi: 10.1358/mf.2007.29.8.1116309

Absorption and excretion of elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) anthocyanins in healthy humans

2007

Journal Article

Native Australian fruits - a novel source of antioxidants for food

Netzel, Michael, Netzel, Gabriele, Tian, Qingguo, Schwartz, Steven and Konczak, Izabela (2007). Native Australian fruits - a novel source of antioxidants for food. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies, 8 (3), 339-346. doi: 10.1016/j.ifset.2007.03.007

Native Australian fruits - a novel source of antioxidants for food

2007

Journal Article

Cancer cell antiproliferation activity and metabolism of black carrot anthocyanins

Netzel, Michael, Netzel, Gabriele, Kammerer, Dietmar R., Schieber, Andreas, Carle, Reinhold, Simons, Lloyd, Bitsch, Inngard, Bitsch, Roland and Konczak, Lzabela (2007). Cancer cell antiproliferation activity and metabolism of black carrot anthocyanins. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies, 8 (3), 365-372. doi: 10.1016/j.ifset.2007.03.011

Cancer cell antiproliferation activity and metabolism of black carrot anthocyanins

2006

Journal Article

Sources of antioxidant activity in Australian native fruits. Identification and quantification of anthocyanins

Netzel, Michael, Netzel, Gabriele, Tian, Qingguo, Schwartz, Steven and Konczak, Izabela (2006). Sources of antioxidant activity in Australian native fruits. Identification and quantification of anthocyanins. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 54 (26), 9820-9826. doi: 10.1021/jf0622735

Sources of antioxidant activity in Australian native fruits. Identification and quantification of anthocyanins

2006

Journal Article

Characterization of juices of different apple cultivars

Thielen, C., Ludwig, M., Patz, C. -D., Will, F., Dietrich, H., Netzel, G., Netzel, M., Bitsch, R. and Bitsch, I. (2006). Characterization of juices of different apple cultivars. Deutsche Lebensmittel-Rundschau, 102 (9), 426-435.

Characterization of juices of different apple cultivars

2006

Journal Article

Characterization of apple juice quality Charakterisierung sortenreiner apfelsäfte

Thielen, C., Ludwig, M., Patz, C. D., Will, F., Dietrich, H., Netzel, G., Netzel, M., Bitsch, R. and Bitsch, I. (2006). Characterization of apple juice quality Charakterisierung sortenreiner apfelsäfte. Deutsche Lebensmittel-Rundschau, 102 (9), 426-435.

Characterization of apple juice quality Charakterisierung sortenreiner apfelsäfte

2006

Conference Publication

Native Australian fruits – an unknown source of bioactive compounds

Netzel, M., Netzel, G. and Konczak, I. (2006). Native Australian fruits – an unknown source of bioactive compounds. 43.Wissenschaftliche Kongress der Deutschen Gesellschaft fuer Ernaehrung (DGE), Stuttgart-Hohenheim, Germany, 9-10 March 2006. German Nutrition Society.

Native Australian fruits – an unknown source of bioactive compounds

2006

Conference Publication

Urinary excretion of bioactive compounds and several of their metabolites after consumption of sea buckthorn juice in young healthy volunteers

Bitsch, I., Netzel, M., Netzel, G., Allmann, S., Frank, T., Kammerer, D. R., Schieber, A., Carle, R. and Bitsch, R. (2006). Urinary excretion of bioactive compounds and several of their metabolites after consumption of sea buckthorn juice in young healthy volunteers. XXIII International Congress on Polyphenols, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, 22-25 August 2006.

Urinary excretion of bioactive compounds and several of their metabolites after consumption of sea buckthorn juice in young healthy volunteers

2006

Conference Publication

A human study to evaluate bioefficacy of fruit juices to increase antioxidant activities in body fluids

Bitsch. R., Netzel, M., Netzel, G., Krotz, C., Schwarz, M., Dietrich, H., Kammerer, D. R., Schieber, A., Carle, R., Ott, U., Frank, T. and Bitsch, I. (2006). A human study to evaluate bioefficacy of fruit juices to increase antioxidant activities in body fluids. XXIII International Congress on Polyphenols, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, 22-25 August 2006.

A human study to evaluate bioefficacy of fruit juices to increase antioxidant activities in body fluids

2006

Conference Publication

Hochwertige Fruchtsaefte als natuerliche Quelle fuer bioactive Substanzen

Netzel, G., Netzel, M., Krotz, C., Frank, T., Thielen, C., Dietrich, H., Ott, U., Kammerer, D. R., Schieber, A., Carle, R., Bitsch, I. and Bitsch, R. (2006). Hochwertige Fruchtsaefte als natuerliche Quelle fuer bioactive Substanzen. 43.Wissenschaftliche Kongress der Deutschen Gesellschaft fuer Ernaehrung (DGE), Stuttgart-Hohenheim, Germany, 09-10 March 2006. German Nutrition Society.

Hochwertige Fruchtsaefte als natuerliche Quelle fuer bioactive Substanzen

2006

Conference Publication

Antiproliferation activity and metabolism of black carrot anthocyanins

Netzel, G., Netzelm, M., Frank, T., Kammerer, D. R., Schieber, A., Carle, R., Bitsch, I., Bitsch, R. and Konczak, I. (2006). Antiproliferation activity and metabolism of black carrot anthocyanins. 4th International Congress on Pigments in Food, Stuttgart-Hohenheim, Germany, 9-12 October 2006. Shaker Verlag.

Antiproliferation activity and metabolism of black carrot anthocyanins

2006

Conference Publication

Anthocyanin profile in selected native Australian fruits

Netzel, M., Netzel, G., Tian, Q. and Konczak, I. (2006). Anthocyanin profile in selected native Australian fruits. 4th International Workshop on Anthocyanins (IWA), Rotorua, New Zealand, 14-17 February 2006.

Anthocyanin profile in selected native Australian fruits

2006

Conference Publication

Excretion of antioxidant compounds in human urine following consumption of apple juice and berry juice

Netzel, M., Netzel, G., Bitsch, I., Bitsch, R., Frank, T., Ott, U., Kammerer, D. R., Schieber, A., Carle, R., Thielen, C., Dietrich, H. and Christian, B. (2006). Excretion of antioxidant compounds in human urine following consumption of apple juice and berry juice. Euro Food Chem XIII, Hamburg, Germany, 21-23 September 2005. Weinheim, 69451 Germany: Wiley.

Excretion of antioxidant compounds in human urine following consumption of apple juice and berry juice

2006

Conference Publication

Antioxidant potential and characteristic of anthocyanin-rich extracts of selected native Australian fruits

Netzel, M., Netzel, G., Tian, Q., Schwartz, S. and Konczak, I. (2006). Antioxidant potential and characteristic of anthocyanin-rich extracts of selected native Australian fruits. Pigments in Food: A Challenge to Life Sciences, Stuttgart-Hohenheim, Germany, 9-12 October 2006. Shaker-Verlag.

Antioxidant potential and characteristic of anthocyanin-rich extracts of selected native Australian fruits

2005

Conference Publication

Renal excretion of antioxidative constituents from red beet in humans

Netzel, M., Stintzing, F. C., Quaas, D., Strass, G., Carle, R., Bitsch, R., Bitsch, I. and Frank, T. (2005). Renal excretion of antioxidative constituents from red beet in humans. Kidlington, Oxford, United Kingdom: Pergamon Press. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2005.03.016

Renal excretion of antioxidative constituents from red beet in humans

2005

Conference Publication

The excretion and biological antioxidant activity of elderberry antioxidants in healthy humans

Netzel, M., Strass, G., Herbst, M., Dietrich, H., Bitsch, R., Bitsch, I. and Frank, T. (2005). The excretion and biological antioxidant activity of elderberry antioxidants in healthy humans. Kidlington, Oxford, United Kingdom: Pergamon Press. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2005.03.010

The excretion and biological antioxidant activity of elderberry antioxidants in healthy humans

2005

Journal Article

Urinary pharmacokinetics of cyanidin glycosides in healthy young men following consumption of elderberry juice

Frank, T., Sonntag, S., Strass, G., Bitsch, I., Bitsch, R. and Netzel, M. (2005). Urinary pharmacokinetics of cyanidin glycosides in healthy young men following consumption of elderberry juice. International Journal of Clinical and Pharmacological Research, 25 (2), 47-56.

Urinary pharmacokinetics of cyanidin glycosides in healthy young men following consumption of elderberry juice

2005

Journal Article

Pharmacokinetics of anthocyanidin-3-glycosides following consumption of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. extract

Frank, T, Janssen, M, Netzel, M, Strass, G, Kler, A, Kriesl, E and Bitsch, I (2005). Pharmacokinetics of anthocyanidin-3-glycosides following consumption of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. extract. Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 45 (2), 203-210. doi: 10.1177/0091270004270561

Pharmacokinetics of anthocyanidin-3-glycosides following consumption of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. extract

Current funding

  • 2021 - 2026
    Genetics of Fruit Sensory Preferences
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    Assessing the quality and safety of herbal beverages for market access
    Roogenic Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2025
    ARC Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods
    ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centres
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    Improving the efficiency of Kakadu Plum value chains to grow a robust and sustainable industry
    CRC for Developing Northern Australia
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Scoping study on Boonjie tamarind and Cape York lilly pilly - nutritional and bioactive properties
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Scoping Study on potential functional compounds in native Australian tree Pittosporum Angustifolium (Gumby Gumby)
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Analysis of Natural Products
    Technical University of Munich
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Scoping study on Feijoa - bioactive compounds and in vitro bioactivity
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Value-adding to waste stream from a gluten-free flour mill
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2021
    Naturally Nutritious
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Functional ingredients from onion and garlic grown in Australia
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant

Availability

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