Bioenergetics in Diet and Metabolism: Nutritional Pathways to Health

Dear Colleagues,

The intersection of bioenergetics and nutrition is crucial for understanding energy metabolism and its health implications. Advances in research methodologies have allowed us to investigate how dietary components influence bioenergetic pathways, shedding light on mechanisms underlying metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes. This Special Issue invites contributions that explore the dynamic interactions between diet, energy release, and metabolic health, including the roles of neural circuits, brain–gut axis, and organ-level interactions in regulating these processes.

We seek original research, reviews, and short communications that revolve around topics including the effects of macronutrient composition on energy metabolism, calorimetry techniques for assessing diet-induced thermogenesis, and identification of biomarkers related to bioenergetic efficiency. Additionally, we welcome studies that apply biothermodynamic principles, particularly the concepts of entropy, exergy, and Gibbs free energy, in order to assess metabolic efficiency and disorders in biological systems. This Special Issue aims to provide valuable insights that can inform nutritional interventions and metabolic health strategies by addressing the complex relationships between nutrition and bioenergetics. 

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Cennet Yıldız
Dr. Xinhui Wang
Guest Editors

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