We are delighted to share some of the highly cited papers from the Section “Nutrition and Metabolism” that were published in Metabolites (ISSN: 2218-1989) in 2024 and 2025. In addition, some Special Issues related to this topic are currently open for submission.

The following is a list of articles and Special Issues that we believe will be of interest to you:

1. “Trimethylamine-N-Oxide (TMAO) as a Rising-Star Metabolite: Implications for Human Health”
by Eugenio Caradonna, Federico Abate, Elisabetta Schiano, Francesca Paparella, Fulvio Ferrara, Emilio Vanoli, Rossana Difruscolo, Vito Maria Goffredo, Bruno Amato, Carlo Setacci et al.
Metabolites 2025, 15(4), 220; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo15040220
Available Online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/15/4/220

2. “Iron Absorption: Molecular and Pathophysiological Aspects”
by Margherita Correnti, Elena Gammella, Gaetano Cairo and Stefania Recalcati
Metabolites 2024, 14(4), 228; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14040228
Available Online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/4/228

3. “The Role of Probiotics, Prebiotics, Synbiotics, and Postbiotics in Livestock and Poultry Gut Health: A Review”
by Taojing Yue, Yanan Lu, Wenli Ding, Bowen Xu, Cai Zhang, Lei Li, Fuchun Jian and Shucheng Huang
Metabolites 2025, 15(7), 478; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo15070478
Available Online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/15/7/478

4. “Obesity, Dietary Fats, and Gastrointestinal Cancer Risk-Potential Mechanisms Relating to Lipid Metabolism and Inflammation”
by Kathleen A. J. Mitchelson, Fiona O’Connell, Jacintha O’Sullivan and Helen M. Roche
Metabolites 2024, 14(1), 42; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14010042
Available Online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/1/42

5. “Research Progress on Antioxidant Peptides from Fish By-Products: Purification, Identification, and Structure–Activity Relationship”
by Xinru Liu, Qiuyue Hu, Yafang Shen, Yuxin Wu, Lu Gao, Xuechao Xu and Guijie Hao
Metabolites 2024, 14(10), 561; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14100561
Available Online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/10/561

6. “Physiological Perturbations in Combat Sports: Weight Cycling and Metabolic Function—A Narrative Review”
by Modesto A. Lebron, Jeffrey R. Stout and David H. Fukuda
Metabolites 2024, 14(2), 83; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14020083
Available Online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/2/83

7. “The Role of Olive Oil in Cardiometabolic Risk”
by Andrea Salvo and Antonino Tuttolomondo
Metabolites 2025, 15(3), 190; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo15030190
Available Online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/15/3/190 

8. “Effects of the Menstrual Cycle and Hormonal Contraceptive Use on Metabolic Outcomes, Strength Performance, and Recovery: A Narrative Review”
by Hannah E. Cabre, Lacey M. Gould, Leanne M. Redman and Abbie E. Smith-Ryan
Metabolites 2024, 14(7), 347; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14070347
Available Online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/7/347

9. “Machine Learning-Driven Insights in Cancer Metabolomics: From Subtyping to Biomarker Discovery and Prognostic Modeling”
by Amr Elguoshy, Hend Zedan and Suguru Saito
Metabolites 2025, 15(8), 514; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo15080514
Available Online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/15/8/514

10. “Bile Acids in Pancreatic Carcinogenesis”
by Bharti Sharma, Kate Twelker, Cecilia Nguyen, Scott Ellis, Navin D. Bhatia, Zachary Kuschner, Andrew Agriantonis, George Agriantonis, Monique Arnold, Jasmine Dave et al.
Metabolites 2024, 14(7), 348; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14070348
Available Online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/7/348

Special Issues:

“Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases: Mechanistic Insights and Personalized Dietary Strategies”
Guest Editors: Dr. Silvia Tagliamonte and Prof. Dr. Marcelo Macedo Rogero
Submission deadline: 15 July 2026

“Vitamin D Metabolism: Implications in Metabolic Health and Disease”
Guest Editors: Dr. Gar Yee Koh and Prof. Dr. Elena Planells
Submission deadline: 15 July 2026

“The Impact of Diet on the Metabolism and Body Composition of Patients with Skin Diseases”
Guest Editors: Dr. Giuseppe Annunziata, Prof. Dr. Luigi Barrea and Prof. Dr. Matteo Megna
Submission deadline: 20 July 2026

“Nutritional Metabolism and Biomarkers in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease”
Guest Editor: Dr. Małgorzata Godala
Submission deadline: 25 July 2026

“Nutrition and Dietary Supplementation in the Context of Health, Disease, and Physical Performance”
Guest Editors: Dr. Magdalena Górnicka and Dr. Ewa Niedźwiedzka
Submission deadline: 25 July 2026

“Nutritional Intervention and Metabolic Health: Carbohydrates and Keto Diet”
Guest Editor: Dr. Louise Lu
Submission deadline: 30 July 2026

If you are an active researcher in the field and are passionate about participating in cutting-edge research publications, please do not hesitate to contact the Metabolites Editorial Office (metabolites@mdpi.com).