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1 September 2026
Nutrients | Articles Recommended by the Section Editor-in-Chief of Section “Nutrition and Obesity”


We are pleased to share the following articles recommended by Prof. Javier Gómez-Ambrosi, Section Editor-in-Chief of the “Nutrition and Obesity” Section of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). We believe these will be of interest to you.

1. “Lifestyle Medicine for Obesity in the Era of Highly Effective Anti-Obesity Treatment”
by Deepa Sannidhi, Ruth Abeles, William Andrew, Jonathan P. Bonnet, Kenneth Vitale, Varalakshmi Niranjan, Mahima Gulati, Kaitlyn Pauly, Ryan Moran, Lydia Alexander, Cassidy Le, Suraj Rajan and Camila Romero
Nutrients 2025, 17(14), 2382; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17142382
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/14/2382

2. “Revising BMI Cut-Off Points for Overweight and Obesity in Male Athletes”
by Chiara Milanese, Leila Itani, Valentina Cavedon, Dana Saadeddine, Silvia Raggi, Elisa Berri and Marwan El Ghoch
Nutrients 2025, 17(5), 908; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17050908
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/5/908

3. “A Multi-Level Approach to Childhood Obesity Prevention and Management: Lessons from Japan and the United States”
by Qutaibah Oudat, Sarah E. Messiah and Alia Dawlat Ghoneum
Nutrients 2025, 17(5), 838; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17050838
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/5/838

4. “The Effect of Creatine Supplementation on Lean Body Mass with and Without Resistance Training”
by Imtiaz Desai, Anurag Pandit, Abbie E. Smith-Ryan, David Simar, Darren G. Candow, Nadeem O. Kaakoush and Amanda D. Hagstrom
Nutrients 2025, 17(6), 1081; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17061081
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/6/1081

5. “Nutrient-Induced Remodeling of the Adipose-Cardiac Axis: Metabolic Flexibility, Adipokine Signaling, and Therapeutic Implications for Cardiometabolic Disease”
by Nikola Pavlović, Petar Todorović, Mirko Maglica, Marko Kumrić and Joško Božić
Nutrients 2025, 17(24), 3945; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17243945
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/24/3945

6. “Personalized Nutrition Through the Gut Microbiome in Metabolic Syndrome and Related Comorbidities”
by Julio Plaza-Diaz, Lourdes Herrera-Quintana, Jorge Olivares-Arancibia and Héctor Vázquez-Lorente
Nutrients 2026, 18(2), 290; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu18020290
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/18/2/290

7. “Obesity, Bariatric Surgery, and Cancer Risk: Nutritional Perspectives and Long-Term Clinical Implications”
by Claudia Reytor-González, Gerardo Sarno, Martha Montalvan, Ludovica Verde, Giuseppe Annunziata, Luigi Barrea, Giovanna Muscogiuri and Daniel Simancas-Racines
Nutrients 2026, 18(4), 685; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu18040685
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/18/4/685

1 September 2026
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO’s Letter #38 – 2 Million Published Articles, Outstanding Reviewers, Michele Parrinello Award, AIS 2026 & WSF-12

Welcome to the MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter.

In these monthly letters, I will showcase two key aspects of our work at MDPI: our commitment to empowering researchers and our determination to facilitating open scientific exchange.


Opening Thoughts

MDPI Reaches 2 million Published Articles

This month, MDPI reached an important milestone: the publication of our two-millionth article.

It is a number that would have been difficult to imagine in 1996, when MDPI’s first journal, Molecules, published its first volume of 74 papers. It took 25 years to reach our first million published articles in December 2022, and less than four years to reach the second million in August 2026.

From 74 Papers to Two Million Articles

The milestone also comes during our 30th anniversary year, providing another opportunity to reflect on how both MDPI and Open Access publishing have developed over the past three decades. Today, more than half of the world’s published research is Open Access, while MDPI has grown into a portfolio of journals supported by more than 70,000 Editorial Board Members. In 2025 alone, articles published in MDPI journals received 1.9 billion views and downloads.

While two million is an impressive number, what matters most is what sits behind it. Every article represents research conducted and shared by authors, editorial decisions made by academic editors, expertise contributed by reviewers, and the work of colleagues across MDPI supporting the publication and dissemination of research.

Many of the stories in this month’s CEO Letter reflect these communities. We recognize the contributions of the more than 209,000 reviewers who supported MDPI journals in 2025, celebrate scientific excellence through the inaugural Michele Parrinello Award, and look at how communities continue to develop through AIS 2026 and the 12th World Sustainability Forum.

“In 2025 alone, articles published in MDPI journals received 1.9 billion views and downloads”

Publishing at Scale, with Purpose

Reaching two million articles is an important milestone in MDPI’s history, but it is also a reminder of the responsibility that comes with publishing at this scale. As we look ahead, our focus remains on quality, research integrity, strong editorial standards, and providing researchers with reliable and efficient ways to share their work openly with the world.

Thank you to our authors, editors, reviewers, institutional partners, and colleagues around the world who have contributed to this journey.

Impactful Research

Recognizing Scientific Excellence: The Michele Parrinello Award

Supporting researchers means more than publishing and disseminating scientific work. It also means recognizing the researchers, editors, reviewers, and scholars whose contributions advance their fields.

I’m pleased to highlight the inaugural Michele Parrinello Award, which has been awarded to Prof. Ursula Röthlisberger of the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland. Prof. Röthlisberger was recognized for her contributions to computational chemistry and molecular simulation, particularly her pioneering work in ab initio molecular dynamics and quantum mechanical/molecular mechanical (QM/MM) multiscale simulation methods. 

Prof. Röthlisberger leads the Laboratory of Computational Chemistry and Biochemistry at EPFL, developing computational approaches to understand complex chemical, biological, and materials systems at the atomic level. Her work also extends to next-generation photovoltaic materials, demonstrating the interdisciplinary reach of computational science.

The Michele Parrinello Award was established in 2025 to honor Prof. Michele Parrinello's pioneering contributions to atomistic simulation and computational science. Presented biennially, it recognizes senior researchers who have made significant contributions across physics, chemistry, and materials science. The recipient receives a EUR 50,000 prize, commemorative medal, and certificate.

Awarding Scientific Excellence

The selection was overseen by an international Award Committee, chaired by Prof. Dr. Xin-Gao Gong of Fudan University and a group of researchers from institutions in China, Italy, the UK, and the USA. Nominations were evaluated based on rigor, integrity, and academic excellence. In announcing the winner, Prof. Gong highlighted the impact of Prof. Röthlisberger’s research across multiple scientific disciplines, alongside her contributions to education and leadership within the international research community.

Recognizing Contributions Across the Research Community

The Michele Parrinello Award is part of MDPI’s broader commitment to recognizing excellence across different disciplines, contributions, and career stages.

Our journal awards include:

  • Best Paper Awards – recognizing outstanding published research
  • Young Investigator Awards – supporting exceptional early-career researchers
  • Best PhD Thesis Awards – recognizing promising emerging scholars
  • Outstanding Reviewer Awards – acknowledging the essential contribution of peer reviewers
  • Travel Awards – helping early-career researchers participate in international conferences
  • Editor of Distinction Awards – recognizing exceptional contributions from Editorial Board Members.

Alongside these journal awards, MDPI supports flagship initiatives including the Tu Youyou Award, the World Sustainability Award, the Emerging Sustainability Leader Award, and now the Michele Parrinello Award.

Learn More: 

Inside MDPI

Recognizing the People Behind Peer Review: MDPI’s 2025 Outstanding Reviewer Awards

Behind every published article is a network of people contributing their expertise to the scholarly record. Among them, reviewers play an essential role, providing independent assessment, feedback, and subject expertise that help editors make informed decisions and authors build on their research.

In 2025, more than 209,000 individuals contributed their expertise as reviewers for MDPI journals. This represents an enormous contribution of time and knowledge from researchers around the world, occurring often alongside their own research, teaching, and professional responsibilities.

I’m pleased to share the recipients of MDPI’s 2025 Outstanding Reviewer Awards, recognizing reviewers who have shown great dedication, expertise, and responsiveness throughout the peer-review process.

Outstanding Reviewers

As at July 2026, 181 MDPI journals have presented Outstanding Reviewer Awards to 412 recipients, highlighting their work across disciplines ranging from biology, chemistry, engineering, and medicine to environmental sciences, public health, and the social sciences. To learn more about the list of outstanding reviewers, please visit the following pages:

While these awards highlight a select group of outstanding contributors, they also create an opportunity to acknowledge our entire reviewer community. Peer review depends on researchers sharing their knowledge and experience with others. Their feedback can improve manuscripts, support editors in making informed decisions, and contribute to maintaining the quality and integrity of the scientific record.

“Reviewers play an essential role, providing independent assessment, feedback, and subject expertise”

Supporting the Academic Community

The Outstanding Reviewer Awards are part of MDPI’s awards program, through which our journals recognize contributions across the academic community, including those from researchers, early-career scholars, reviewers, and Editorial Board Members.

Bringing these contributions to the forefront is important because much of the work that supports scholarly publishing happens behind the scenes. The time, expertise, and critical feedback provided by reviewers are essential to a rigorous and constructive peer-review process.

As MDPI celebrates its 30th anniversary, I would like to thank the more than 209,000 reviewers who contributed to our journals in 2025 and to congratulate the 412 Outstanding Reviewer Award recipients recognized for going above and beyond in supporting their respective research communities.

Coming Together for Science 

AIS 2026: Growing a Community Around AI and Sensor Research

One of the most rewarding aspects of our conference program is seeing scientific communities develop over time. A conference may begin by bringing together researchers around an emerging field, but with each edition it can create new relationships, collaborations, and opportunities for researchers to reconnect and exchange ideas.

The 3rd International Conference on AI Sensors and Transducers (AIS 2026) is a good example of this growth.

“What stands out is the community developing around AIS”

This year’s conference took place from 2 to 7 August in Jeju, South Korea, welcoming over 560 participants – an increase of 225 attendees compared with 2025 and 160 compared with the inaugural conference of 2024. Across the program, participants contributed 373 presentations and 109 poster displays, including four plenary presentations, 52 keynote speeches, 192 invited talks, and 125 oral presentations.

Building an International Research Community

Beyond the numbers, what stands out is the community developing around AIS. Many researchers have now participated in all three editions of the conference, with delegates already expressing their intention to return for AIS 2027. The program also brought together established researchers from across the field for discussions on AI sensors and emerging sensing technologies.

Building Engagement in South Korea

This year’s conference reflects our continued engagement with the research community in South Korea. AIS 2026 welcomed 150 participants from the Korean academic community and strengthened our cooperation with the Korean Sensors Society.

This is an important part of what our conferences can achieve. By bringing researchers together in person, we create opportunities to present the latest research and build relationships between scholars, institutions, societies, and at MDPI that can continue after an event concludes.

Looking Ahead

With this momentum, AIS 2027 is planned for 29 July to 3 August 2027 in Kunming, Yunnan, China, with the participation of an international group of Conference Chairs already confirmed from institutions in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.

Three editions into AIS, the continued growth of this conference shows what is possible when we invest consistently in scientific communities. The objective is not simply to organize larger conferences each year but to create spaces where researchers return, new collaborations develop, and scientific communities become stronger.

Many thanks to the Conference Chairs, speakers, sponsors, supporting organizations, participants, and all MDPI colleagues who contributed to AIS 2026. Growing an international event takes years of relationship-building and considerable work behind the scenes, and this year’s conference reflects that collective effort.

Closing Thoughts

World Sustainability Forum 12: Coming Together for a More Sustainable Future

Sustainability challenges rarely sit within a single discipline, institution, or country. Addressing them requires researchers, policymakers, industry, and communities to exchange ideas and work across traditional boundaries.

This is one of the ideas behind the World Sustainability Forum (WSF), which has now reached its 12th edition.

From 21 to 24 August, the 12th World Sustainability Forum (WSF-12) took place in Hong Kong, bringing together more than 300 experts, scholars, policymakers, and industry representatives from over 100 universities and research institutions across 53 countries and regions. The Forum received 543 abstract submissions, showcasing international interest in sustainability research.

Connecting Research, Policy, and Industry

Across four days, the scientific program featured 230 onsite presentations, including plenary, keynote, invited and oral presentations, together with 53 poster presentations. The program also included a plenary panel discussion, Connecting Sustainability Solutions Across Sectors, presenting perspectives from academia, government, and industry.

This interdisciplinary exchange is particularly important in sustainability research. Challenges relating to our cities, environment, energy systems, economies, and societies are increasingly interconnected, and progress depends on creating opportunities for different disciplines and sectors to learn from one another.

WSF-12 also generated opportunities for industry participation. As a Strategic Partner, the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) E-Light International Communication Brand contributed to industry engagement throughout the Forum.

MDPI Sustainability Foundation Awards

Another highlight of WSF-12 was the presentation of three MDPI Sustainability Foundation Awards, celebrating the 2025 and 2026 winners of the World Sustainability Award and the 2026 winner of the Emerging Sustainability Leader Award.

Recognizing researchers and emerging leaders in their fields is an important part of supporting scientific communities. These awards are an opportunity to celebrate individual achievements and highlight research that contributes to a more sustainable future.

Looking Ahead to WSF-13

After twelve editions, WSF is a great example of how a scientific community can develop over time. This is also what we hope to achieve through MDPI’s broader conference program. Scientific meetings should be more than individual events: by investing consistently in research communities, we can create spaces where people return, new relationships develop, different perspectives meet, and collaboration continues beyond the conference itself.

The next chapter is already taking shape. The 13th World Sustainability Forum(WSF-13) will take place from 8 to 11 June 2027 in Nice, France. Chaired by Prof. Dr. Adel Ben Youssef and organized by MDPI and the journal Sustainability in collaboration with Université Côte d’Azur, WSF-13 will continue the Forum’s interdisciplinary approach across the natural sciences, engineering, and social sciences.

Thank You

Many thanks to the Conference Chairs, speakers, strategic partners, sponsors, supporting organizations, participants, and all MDPI colleagues who contributed to WSF-12. Events of this scale require considerable coordination and collaboration behind the scenes, and the continued growth of WSF reflects the collective efforts of the MDPI Conference Department and a global community committed to sustainability research, innovation, and collaboration.

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

27 August 2026
Meet Us at the XXIX IFSO World Congress 2026, 1–4 September 2026, Toronto, ON, Canada


We are pleased to announce that MDPI will be exhibiting at the XXIX IFSO World Congress 2026, taking place from 1 to 4 September 2026 in Toronto, ON, Canada.

This year’s IFSO World Congress theme, “The Future of Obesity Management: From Weight Loss to Health Gain”, highlights a pivotal shift in managing metabolic conditions from a focus on weight reduction toward comprehensive health improvement and the effective resolution of obesity-associated diseases.

This Congress will unite global leaders from diverse disciplines, including metabolic bariatric surgeons, medical specialists, allied healthcare providers, researchers, and industry innovators, to redefine best practices in medical and surgical treatments, ultimately improving patient outcomes and enhancing quality of life.

Why visit MDPI’s booth?
Join us at MDPI’s booth to discover how we are advancing open science by supporting rapid, transparent, and accessible research dissemination.

  • Learn more about MDPI’s open access publishing model and commitment to advancing open science;
  • Explore journals covering medicine, pharmacology, public health, healthcare, and clinical sciences;
  • Connect with the MDPI’s editorial team to discuss publishing opportunities and collaborations;
  • Pick up conference materials and MDPI giveaways.

Confirmed MDPI Journals Being Represented:

If you are planning to attend the XXIX IFSO World Congress 2026, we would be delighted to meet you in person. Visit us at booth #27 to speak with our team and learn how MDPI can support the visibility and impact of your research.

We look forward to welcoming you in Toronto!

27 August 2026
Nutrients Webinar | Trace Elements for Brain Health and Cognitive Ageing, 23 September 2026


Welcome to the Nutrients Special Issue webinar, “Trace Elements for Brain Health and Cognitive Ageing”. This webinar brings together leading researchers to discuss the latest evidence on the role of trace elements in maintaining brain health and preventing cognitive decline across the life course. Through expert presentations on iodine, lithium, vitamin A, and n-3 PUFA–ApoE interactions, we will explore emerging findings from nutritional epidemiology, biomarker research, and public health nutrition, highlighting both current evidence and future research directions. We hope that this webinar provides a valuable platform for scientific exchange, interdisciplinary collaboration, and discussion on how trace element research can contribute to healthier brain ageing and improved population health. 

Date: 23 September 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CEST | 9:00 a.m. EDT
Webinar ID: 834 7295 5947

Register now for free!

Program:

Speaker/Presentation

Time in CEST

Time in EDT

Dr. Zheng Ma
Chair Introduction

3:00–3:15 p.m.

9:00–9:15 a.m.

Dr. Zheng Ma
Iodine and Cognitive Health in Older Adults:
Current Evidence, Challenges and Future Directions

3:15–3:40 p.m.

9:15–9:40 a.m.

Dr. Agostinho Almeida
Natural Exposure to Lithium and Suicide Rate

3:40–4:05 p.m.

9:40–10:05 a.m.

Dr. Shaobo Zhou
Vitamin A and the Ageing Brain: From Population
Biomarkers to Alzheimer’s Disease Mechanisms

4:05 – 4:30 p.m.

10:05–10:30 a.m.

Q&A Session

4:30–4:50 p.m.

10:30–10:50 a.m.

Dr. Zheng Ma
Closing Remarks

4:50–5:00 p.m.

10:50–11:00 a.m.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar.

Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.

If you cannot attend, please register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch.

Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:

  • Dr. Zheng Ma, Centre for Public Health and Wellbeing, School of Health and Social Wellbeing, College of Health, University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom;
  • Dr. Agostinho Almeida, LAQV/REQUIMTE, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Portugal;
  • Dr. Shaobo Zhou, School of Science, Faculty of Engineering and Science, University of Greenwich, Chatham, United Kingdom.

Relevant Topics:

Trace Elements for Brain Health and Cognitive Ageing” 
Guest Editors: Dr. Zheng Ma and Dr. Agostinho Almeida
Manuscript submission deadline: 25 November 2026

For more information about this webinar, please visit the following website: https://sciforum.net/event/NUTRIENTS-29.

If you have any questions about this event, please contact journal.webinar@mdpi.com.

Nutrients Webinar Secretariat

21 August 2026
Meet Us at the 6th International Congress “Food Technology, Quality and Safety – FoodTech 2026”, 27–29 October 2026, Novi Sad, Serbia


Conference: 6th International Congress “Food Technology, Quality and Safety – FoodTech 2026”
Organizer: Kenes Group
Date: 27–29 October 2026
Location: Novi Sad, Serbia

The 6th International Congress “Food Technology, Quality and Safety – FoodTech 2026”, to be held from 27 to 29 October 2026 in Novi Sad, Serbia, comes at a landmark moment for our institution and for the wider scientific and professional community. FINS is celebrating 20 years since its establishment, marking two decades of scientific progress, technological innovation, and strong collaboration within the food sector.

Guided by the motto “Reshaping the Future of Food - Two Decades of Science”, FoodTech 2026 symbolizes the continuity of knowledge and a forward-looking vision in which science plays a key role in transforming food and feed systems. FoodTech 2026 is conceived as a dynamic platform bringing together researchers, innovators, industry leaders, and decision-makers around a shared goal: the development of sustainable, safe, digitally supported, and consumer-driven food systems. The congress builds on two decades of advancement of knowledge and the institutional role of FINS as a meeting point between science and industry, where research ideas are transformed into innovative and applicable solutions.

Over the years, FoodTech has established itself as a space where ideas flow freely between science and industry. The 2026 edition continues this mission through plenary lectures, thematic scientific sessions, interactive formats for early-career researchers and innovators, and numerous opportunities to initiate new collaborations and joint innovative projects.

By marking the 20th anniversary of FINS, FoodTech 2026 is not only a scientific congress but also an opportunity to collectively reflect on achieved results and to open new pathways for the coming decades of research, development, and innovation in the field of food technologies.

We warmly invite you to join us in Novi Sad and become part of a congress that looks ahead—toward more resilient, sustainable, and healthier food systems for all.

The following open access journals will be represented at the conference:

If you are planning to attend the above conference, please feel free to stop by our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have.

For more information about the conference, please visit the following website:
https://congress.fins.uns.ac.rs/.

19 August 2026
Interview with Dr. Jose Antonio—Winner of the Nutrients Best Paper Award

1. Congratulations on winning the Nutrients 2026 Best Paper Award! Could you please briefly introduce yourself to our readers?
Absolutely. My name is Dr. Jose Antonio. I am a professor at Nova Southeastern University in the Department of Health and Human Performance, and I am also the Chief Executive Officer of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.

2. Could you introduce the key focus and main findings of your award-winning paper?
The genesis of the paper was that, if you go back 20 or 30 years, there was very much an anti-supplement standpoint in most academic societies. Fast forward to 2026, and I think that has changed quite a bit. We wanted to write a paper looking at the supplements that have the most supporting data, including creatine monohydrate, beta-alanine, nitrates, caffeine, and protein.
The main point was to show that there are dietary supplements that have value for sports, but also potentially for general health and well-being. Non-scientists are often exposed to a lot of negative messages about supplements, when in fact there are several very good supplements that I think athletes and the general population can use.

3. What research topics in the field of sports nutrition supplements interest you today, and what do you think will be of particular interest to the research community in the coming years?
My research team works on a wide variety of topics. We have done quite a bit of research on energy drinks, basically comparing caffeine with energy drinks containing an equal amount of caffeine and with a control or placebo drink.
We are also doing some work on creatine, looking at its effects on the extraocular muscles—the muscles of the eye. Of course, we are always interested in studying ergogenic aids and anything that may enhance athletic or human performance. That is something my research team and I continue to have a strong interest in.

4. We are glad that you chose to submit your work to Nutrients. Do you have any suggestions on how we could better support researchers or improve our editorial process?
That is an interesting question because I have been an Editor-in-Chief of a journal for over 20 years. I would say the best way to support the editorial process is to support the review process. One of the most difficult aspects of scientific publishing today is getting reviewers. The volume of scientific papers submitted to journals is so high that it can be extremely difficult to find people to review manuscripts. Providing waivers or other support to reviewers can therefore be a big help.
In terms of supporting researchers, another important issue is helping scientists in developing countries who may not have the same financial resources as researchers in countries such as the United States, the UK, Canada, or Australia. Finding ways to help those researchers with publication costs would be very helpful.
I also think the journal could publicize its awards more. I was surprised to discover during our conversation how many awards Nutrients offers, including the Young Investigator Award and Travel Award. I think many researchers may simply not know that these opportunities are available.

5. As the winner of this award, is there something you would like to express, or someone you wish to thank most?
When you try to write an article or paper that is this extensive, you really need a team. If you go back 30 or 40 years, you often saw single-author publications, but that is rare now.
My team included PhD students Cassie Evans, Flavia Pereira, and Jose Rojas, who helped quite a bit with the paper. Since then, two of them have received their PhDs, while one is still a PhD student. Jason Curtis, who is a faculty member at Belmont University in Tennessee, also contributed significantly.
If you have a good team working with you, it is fun to write these papers, and it is rewarding when you receive something like a Best Paper Award. I was actually surprised that we won the award, so it was certainly very nice to receive that recognition.

6. From the perspective of a field expert, what advice on supplements can you give to our general readers who are looking to improve their athletic performance or overall health?
This is probably one of the most common questions I get. If you want to learn more about this field and you are not necessarily an expert, the important question is where you should go to get reliable information. To me, perhaps the best approach is to look at scientific journals. I would recommend the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (JISSN) first, followed by Nutrients.
With artificial intelligence, you can also ask AI to simplify scientific information. For example, you could take an article discussing the top five supplements we recommend and ask AI to explain it in a way that is understandable to someone in high school or college. I think one of the benefits of AI is that it can simplify this material so that the average non-scientist can find it useful.
Scientists often communicate the work of other scientists, but we really need to get this information out to people who are not scientists. I think that is very important, and AI can help with that.

19 August 2026
Meet Us Virtually at the 1st International Online Conference on Healthy Ageing (IOCHA 2027), 14–15 June 2027


We are delighted to announce the 1st International Online Conference on Healthy Ageing (IOCHA 2027), chaired by Prof. Dr. Lydia Gimenez Llort, which will take place from 14 to 15 June 2027.

IOCHA 2027 warmly invites researchers and scholars to present their latest research, participate in interactive discussions, and join live Q&A sessions that will further advance research and innovation in the field of Healthy Ageing.

We welcome contributions that align with the following thematic areas:

1. Biological foundations of healthy ageing;
2. Brain, cognition, and mental health in ageing;
3. Nutrition, lifestyle, and disease prevention in ageing;
4. Technology, healthcare systems, and age-friendly societies.

Important deadlines:
Deadline for abstract submission:
15 February 2027;
Notification of acceptance: 15 March 2027;
Deadline for free registration: 8 June 2027.

Guide for Authors:
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/submissions/IOCHA2027/1.

To register for the event for free, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/registration/IOCHA2027/tickets.

For more information, you may refer to: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCHA2027.

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact us at iocha@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at the 1st International Online Conference on Healthy Ageing.

13 August 2026
Nutrients | Highly Cited Papers in 2024–2025 in the “Nutrition and Public Health” Section

1. “Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning in Nutrition: A Systematic Review”
by Tagne Poupi Theodore Armand, Kintoh Allen Nfor, Jung-In Kim and Hee-Cheol Kim
Nutrients 2024, 16(7), 1073; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16071073
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/7/1073

2. “The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Nutrition Research: A Scoping Review”
by Andrea Sosa-Holwerda, Oak-Hee Park, Kembra Albracht-Schulte, Surya Niraula, Leslie Thompson and Wilna Oldewage-Theron
Nutrients 2024, 16(13), 2066; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16132066
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/13/2066

3. “Ketogenic Diet in the Treatment of Epilepsy”
by Kinga Borowicz-Reutt, Marlena Krawczyk and Julia Czerniaz
Nutrients 2024, 16(9), 1258; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16091258
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/9/1258

4. “The Role of Antioxidants in the Therapy of Cardiovascular Diseases—A Literature Review”
by Ewelina Młynarska, Joanna Hajdys, Witold Czarnik, Piotr Fularski, Klaudia Leszto, Gabriela Majchrowicz, Wiktoria Lisińska, Jacek Rysz and Beata Franczyk
Nutrients 2024, 16(16), 2587; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16162587
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/16/2587

5. “Barriers to Adopting a Plant-Based Diet in High-Income Countries: A Systematic Review”
by Alice Rickerby and Rosemary Green
Nutrients 2024, 16(6), 823; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16060823
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/6/823

6. “Ultra-Processed Foods: A Narrative Review of the Impact on the Human Gut Microbiome and Variations in Classification Methods”
by Allison L. Brichacek, Melanie Florkowski, Esther Abiona and Karen M. Frank
Nutrients 2024, 16(11), 1738; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16111738
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/11/1738

7. “Acute and Repeated Ashwagandha Supplementation Improves Markers of Cognitive Function and Mood”
by Megan Leonard, Broderick Dickerson, Landry Estes, Drew E. Gonzalez, Victoria Jenkins, Sarah Johnson, Dante Xing, Choongsung Yoo, Joungbo Ko, Martin Purpura et al.
Nutrients 2024, 16(12), 1813; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16121813
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/12/1813

8. “Functional Foods in Modern Nutrition Science: Mechanisms, Evidence, and Public Health Implications”
by Mónika Fekete, Andrea Lehoczki, Agata Kryczyk-Poprawa, Virág Zábó, János Tamás Varga, Madarász Bálint, Vince Fazekas-Pongor, Tamás Csípő, Elżbieta Rząsa-Duran and Péter Varga
Nutrients 2025, 17(13), 2153; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17132153
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/13/2153

9. “Impact of Polyphenol-Rich Nutraceuticals on Cognitive Function and Neuroprotective Biomarkers: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial”
by Juan Ángel Carrillo, Raúl Arcusa, Raquel Xandri-Martínez, Begoña Cerdá, Pilar Zafrilla and Javier Marhuenda
Nutrients 2025, 17(4), 601; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17040601
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/4/601

10. “#WhatIEatinaDay: The Quality, Accuracy, and Engagement of Nutrition Content on TikTok”
by Michelle Zeng, Jacqueline Grgurevic, Rayan Diyab and Rajshri Roy
Nutrients 2025, 17(5), 781; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17050781
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/5/781

13 August 2026
Nutrients | Highly Cited Papers in 2024–2025 in the “Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics” Section

1. “Personalized Nutrition: Tailoring Dietary Recommendations through Genetic Insights”
by Saiful Singar, Ravinder Nagpal, Bahram H. Arjmandi and Neda S. Akhavan
Nutrients 2024, 16(16), 2673; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16162673
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/16/2673

2. “The Impact of Diet on miRNA Regulation and Its Implications for Health: A Systematic Review”
by María DeLucas, Juana Sánchez, Andreu Palou and Francisca Serra
Nutrients 2024, 16(6), 770; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16060770
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/6/770

3. “Exploring the Interplay of Genetics and Nutrition in the Rising Epidemic of Obesity and Metabolic Diseases”
by Sylwia Górczyńska-Kosiorz, Matylda Kosiorz and Sylwia Dzięgielewska-Gęsiak
Nutrients 2024, 16(20), 3562; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16203562
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/20/3562

4. “Diet-Induced Severe Hyperhomocysteinemia Promotes Atherosclerosis Progression and Dysregulates the Plasma Metabolome in Apolipoprotein-E-Deficient Mice”
by Stephen G. Andrews, Anthony M. Koehle, Devendra Paudel, Thomas Neuberger, A. Catharine Ross, Vishal Singh, Teodoro Bottiglieri and Rita Castro
Nutrients 2024, 16(3), 330; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16030330
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/3/330

5. “Synergistic Effects of Fructose and Food Preservatives on Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD): From Gut Microbiome Alterations to Hepatic Gene Expression”
by Tomas Hrncir, Eva Trckova and Lucia Hrncirova
Nutrients 2024, 16(21), 3722; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16213722
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/21/3722

6. “A Systematic Review of the Gene–Lifestyle Interactions on Metabolic Disease-Related Outcomes in Arab Populations”
by Maria M. AlAnazi, Eduard Flores Ventura, Julie A. Lovegrove and Karani Santhanakrishnan Vimaleswaran
Nutrients 2024, 16(15), 2519; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16152519
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/15/2519

7. “Deciphering the Interplay between Genetic Risk Scores and Lifestyle Factors on Individual Obesity Predisposition”
by Danyel Chermon and Ruth Birk
Nutrients 2024, 16(9), 1296; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16091296
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/9/1296

8. “The Shuttling of Methyl Groups Between Folate and Choline Pathways”
by Jonathan Bortz and Rima Obeid
Nutrients 2025, 17(15), 2495; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17152495
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/15/2495

9. “Combined Phytochemical Sulforaphane and Dietary Fiber Inulin Contribute to the Prevention of ER-Negative Breast Cancer via PI3K/AKT/MTOR Pathway and Modulating Gut Microbial Composition”
by Huixin Wu, Brittany L. Witt, William J. van der Pol, Casey D. Morrow, Lennard W. Duck and Trygve O. Tollefsbol
Nutrients 2025, 17(12), 2023; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17122023
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/12/2023

10. “The Impact of Tartrazine on DNA Methylation, Histone Deacetylation, and Genomic Stability in Human Cell Lines”
by Afshin Zand, John M. Macharia, Istvan Szabó, Gellért Gerencsér, Ádám Molnár, Bence L. Raposa and Timea Varjas
Nutrients 2025, 17(5), 913; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17050913
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/5/913

12 August 2026
Nutrients | Highly Cited Papers in 2024–2025 in the “Phytochemicals and Human Health” Section


1. “Bioactive Components of Human Milk and Their Impact on Child’s Health and Development, Literature Review”

by Hubert Szyller, Katarzyna Antosz, Joanna Batko, Agata Mytych, Marta Dziedziak, Martyna Wrześniewska, Joanna Braksator and Tomasz Pytrus
Nutrients 2024, 16(10), 1487; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16101487
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/10/1487

2. “Selected Flavonols Targeting Cell Death Pathways in Cancer Therapy: The Latest Achievements in Research on Apoptosis, Autophagy, Necroptosis, Pyroptosis, Ferroptosis, and Cuproptosis”
by Dominika Wendlocha, Robert Kubina, Kamil Krzykawski and Aleksandra Mielczarek-Palacz
Nutrients 2024, 16(8), 1201; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16081201
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/8/1201

3. “Bioavailability of Anthocyanins: Whole Foods versus Extracts”
by Ravish Kumkum, Kathryn Aston-Mourney, Bryony A. McNeill, Damián Hernández and Leni R. Rivera
Nutrients 2024, 16(10), 1403; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16101403
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/10/1403

4. “Beneficial Effects of Spirulina Supplementation in the Management of Cardiovascular Diseases”
by Valeria Prete, Angela Carmelita Abate, Paola Di Pietro, Massimiliano De Lucia, Carmine Vecchione and Albino Carrizzo
Nutrients 2024, 16(5), 642; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16050642
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/5/642

5. “The Anticancer Effects and Therapeutic Potential of Kaempferol in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer”
by Sukhmandeep Kaur, Patricia Mendonca and Karam F. A. Soliman
Nutrients 2024, 16(15), 2392; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16152392
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/15/2392

6. “Potential Strategies for Overcoming Drug Resistance Pathways Using Propolis and Its Polyphenolic/Flavonoid Compounds in Combination with Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy”
by Nada Oršolić and Maja Jazvinšćak Jembrek
Nutrients 2024, 16(21), 3741; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16213741
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/21/3741

7. “Improving the Effect of Ferulic Acid on Inflammation and Insulin Resistance by Regulating the JNK/ERK and NF-κB Pathways in TNF-α- Treated 3T3-L1 Adipocytes”
by Jae Eun Park and Ji Sook Han
Nutrients 2024, 16(2), 294; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16020294
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/2/294

8. “Clinical Insights into Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and the Therapeutic Potential of Flavonoids: An Update”
by Aleksandra Kozłowska
Nutrients 2025, 17(6), 956; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17060956
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/6/956

9. “The Neuroprotective Role of Curcumin: From Molecular Pathways to Clinical Translation—A Narrative Review”
by Andrea Lehoczki, Mónika Fekete, Tamás Jarecsny, Virág Zábó, Ágnes Szappanos, Tamás Csípő, Ágnes Lipécz, Dávid Major, Vince Fazekas-Pongor, Péter Varga et al.
Nutrients 2025, 17(17), 2884; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17172884
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/17/2884

10. “Resveratrol as a Therapeutic Agent in Alzheimer’s Disease: Evidence from Clinical Studies”
by Nidhi Puranik, Meenakshi Kumari, Shraddha Tiwari, Thakur Dhakal and Minseok Song
Nutrients 2025, 17(15), 2557; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17152557
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/15/2557

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