The Effects of Dietary and Nutrition on Chronic Disease
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Bioactives and Nutraceuticals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 99
Special Issue Editors
Interests: obesity; oxidative stress; inflammation; apoptosis; diet
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, entitled “The Effects of Dietary and Nutrition on Chronic Disease,” brings together a diverse collection of research articles that underscore the pivotal role of dietary factors in the prevention and management of chronic diseases. In light of the rising global burden of conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, and metabolic syndrome, this Special Issue emphasizes nutrition as a key modifiable determinant of health, particularly through its influence on molecular and metabolic pathways.
The contributions highlight the strong association between dietary patterns and disease risk, while also elucidating the underlying biological mechanisms through which nutrients and bioactive compounds exert their effects. Special attention is given to functional foods and naturally derived compounds, including polyphenols and antioxidants, which demonstrate significant potential in modulating inflammation, oxidative stress, lipid metabolism, and insulin sensitivity.
This Special Issue welcomes high-quality submissions, including original research articles, systematic reviews, and interdisciplinary studies that explore molecular nutrition, functional foods, nutrigenomics, and the role of diet in chronic disease prevention and management. By integrating molecular insights with clinical and public health perspectives, this collection aims to contribute to evidence-based dietary strategies and support efforts to reduce the global burden of chronic diseases.
Dr. Zaidatul Akmal Othman
Dr. Zaida Zakaria
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- dietary patterns
- chronic disease prevention
- functional foods and bioactive compounds
- nutritional epidemiology
- gut microbiota
- metabolic health
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