The Regulation of Gut Microbiota by Probiotics and Dietary Nutrients in Foods to Improve Human Health
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 August 2025 | Viewed by 136
Special Issue Editors
Interests: food nutrition and function; natural products for chronic diseases prevention; development of new food resources
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Dear Colleagues,
As research on gut microbiota continues to progress and penetrate deeper, it has been discovered that the gut flora represents an intricate and sophisticated ecosystem, with its composition and functions being subject to the influence of a multitude of factors. Among them, diet stands out as one of the principal determinants in molding the gut microbial community. Notably, probiotics and diverse dietary nutrients are capable of engaging in direct interactions with gut microorganisms. Comprehending the mechanisms by which probiotics and dietary nutrients modulate the gut microbiota and subsequently enhance human health holds substantial potential value in various realms, such as the innovation and advancement of functional foods, as well as the prevention and treatment of diseases. This, in turn, contributes to the refinement and optimization of dietary guidelines, facilitating the creation of more efficacious probiotic supplements and nutrient-enriched foods, thereby catering to the specific health requirements of diverse population segments.
Therefore, this Special Issue aims to present a collection of studies focused on the current advances in the ‘Regulation of Gut Microbiota by Probiotics and Dietary Nutrients in Foods To Improve Human Health’. We kindly invite you to submit original review/research articles with novel ideas/concepts related to this topic. Research addressing the composition and function of gut microbiota, in vitro and in vivo investigations, and efficacy evaluations in intervention studies are particularly welcomed.
Dr. Tao Wu
Dr. Qian Li
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- probiotics
- dietary nutrients
- gut microbiota
- dietary fiber
- polyphenols
- fatty acids
- inflammation
- constipation
- intestinal dysfunction
- immunity
- metabolic health
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