Nutritional Interventions and Lipid Metabolism
A special issue of Metabolites (ISSN 2218-1989). This special issue belongs to the section "Lipid Metabolism".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: chronic disease; bioactive compounds; lipoxidation; inflammation; lipid metabolism
Interests: mechanism of action of antioxidants; interaction food and genes; cell biology; nutraceuticals; food supplements; metabolic syndrome
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Special Issue Information
Lipid metabolism is a fundamental biological process that is essential for energy storage, cellular function, and the production of signalling molecules. Dysregulation of lipid metabolism contributes to various chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and certain cancers. While genetic factors play a significant role, nutritional determinants have emerged as critical, modifiable contributors to lipid homeostasis.
This special issue “Nutritional Interventions and Lipid Metabolism“ of Metabolites invites original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and concise communications that delve into the complex interplay between nutritional interventions and lipid metabolism. We aim to showcase cutting-edge research elucidating how dietary components, food patterns, and nutritional strategies influence lipids' synthesis, transport, breakdown, and storage, along with their downstream metabolic consequences.
We particularly welcome submissions addressing the following topics:
- Bioactive compounds in natural products as well as lipid profiles of dietary fat types, functional foods, and supplements;
- Lipid metabolism adaptation to macronutrients, micronutrients, probiotics, and prebiotics;
-Role of lipids in physiology and pathology, including their involvement in inflammatory and oxidative pathways, as well as endocrine regulation;
-Synergy between lipids and physical activity, along with strategies designed to enhance lipid utilization during physical activity;
- Role of lipids in weight management, nutrigenomics, and personalized nutrition, including nutritional interventions in specific populations like pediatric, adolescent, postmenopausal women, and the elderly.
We encourage submissions that utilize robust in vitro and in vivo experimental designs and clinical trials, aiming to provide novel insights into the intricate relationships between diet and lipid metabolism. Our goal is to deepen the understanding of the role lipids play in metabolic health and disease prevention and anticipate their use in potential therapeutic strategies.
Dr. Cecilia Bender
Prof. Dr. Mariano Stornaiuolo
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Metabolites is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- lipid metabolism
- nutritional interventions
- dietary fats
- bioactive compounds
- functional foods
- chronic diseases
- nutrigenomics
- weight management
- inflammation
- personalized nutrition
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