Foods, Microbes, and Health: Exploring the Probiotic Potential in Our Diet
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 27 March 2026 | Viewed by 39
Special Issue Editors
Interests: food microorganisms; gut microbiota; nutrition; microbial functions; acid-tolerant and salt-tolerant microorganisms
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The intricate interplay between diet, gut microbes, and human health has emerged as a frontier of modern nutritional and biomedical research. Probiotics, as live microorganisms that confer health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts, have gained unprecedented attention for their roles in modulating gut microbiota balance, supporting digestive health, enhancing immune function, and even influencing metabolic and neurological wellness.
We invite original research articles, comprehensive reviews, short communications, and perspective pieces that focus on but are not limited to the following themes: Solation, characterization, and functional screening of novel probiotic strains from traditional fermented foods or natural environments; Mechanisms of probiotic action—interactions with gut microbiota, modulation of gut barrier function, immunomodulation, and metabolic regulation); Clinical and epidemiological evidence for probiotic efficacy in preventing/treating gut disorders, metabolic diseases, and immune-related conditions; and Interplay between diet (prebiotics, synbiotics, and dietary fibers) and probiotics—synergistic effects on gut health and systemic wellness. Clear and concisely written manuscripts are highly desirable and appreciated.
Dr. Sa Zhou
Prof. Dr. Wenjian Ma
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- functional microorganism
- gut microbiota
- human nutrition
- probiotic
- fermented foods
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