Announcements

1. “Diagnostic Criteria and Measurement Techniques of Sarcopenia: A Critical Evaluation of the Up-to-Date Evidence”
by Gavriela Voulgaridou, Stefanos Tyrovolas, Paraskevi Detopoulou, Despoina Tsoumana, Mariella Drakaki, Thomas Apostolou, Ioanna P. Chatziprodromidou, Dimitrios Papandreou, Constantinos Giaginis and Sousana K. Papadopoulou
Nutrients 2024, 16(3), 436; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16030436
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/3/436

2. “Emerging Targets and Treatments for Sarcopenia: A Narrative Review”
by Stefano Cacciatore, Riccardo Calvani, Ilaria Esposito, Claudia Massaro, Giordana Gava, Anna Picca, Matteo Tosato, Emanuele Marzetti and Francesco Landi
Nutrients 2024, 16(19), 3271; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16193271
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/19/3271

3. “Advancing the Understanding of Malnutrition in the Elderly Population: Current Insights and Future Directions”
by Anna Tomasiewicz, Jacek Polański and Wojciech Tański
Nutrients 2024, 16(15), 2502; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16152502
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/15/2502

4. “Adherence to a Mediterranean Diet Is Inversely Associated with Anxiety and Stress but Not Depression: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Community-Dwelling Older Australians”
by Lisa Allcock, Evangeline Mantzioris and Anthony Villani
Nutrients 2024, 16(3), 366; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16030366
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/3/366

5. “The Relationship between Mushroom Intake and Cognitive Performance: An Epidemiological Study in the European Investigation of Cancer—Norfolk Cohort (EPIC-Norfolk)”
by Sara Cha, Lynne Bell and Claire M. Williams
Nutrients 2024, 16(3), 353; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16030353
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/3/353

6. “The Relationship Between Gut Microbiota, Muscle Mass and Physical Function in Older Individuals: A Systematic Review”
by David J. Barry, Sam S. X. Wu and Matthew B. Cooke
Nutrients 2025, 17(1), 81; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17010081
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/1/81

7. “Prevention, Assessment, and Management of Malnutrition in Older Adults with Early Stages of Cognitive Disorders”
by Irene Loda, Emanuela D’Angelo, Emanuele Marzetti and Hanna Kerminen
Nutrients 2024, 16(11), 1566; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16111566
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/11/1566

8. “The Antiaging Potential of Dietary Plant-Based Polyphenols: A Review on Their Role in Cellular Senescence Modulation”
by Matteo Centonze, Emanuela Aloisio Caruso, Valentina De Nunzio, Miriam Cofano, Ilenia Saponara, Giuliano Pinto and Maria Notarnicola
Nutrients 2025, 17(10), 1716; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17101716
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/10/1716

9. “Associations Between MASLD, Ultra-Processed Food and a Mediterranean Dietary Pattern in Older Adults”
by Isabella Commins, Daniel Clayton-Chubb, Jessica A. Fitzpatrick, Elena S. George, Hans G. Schneider, Aung Zaw Zaw Phyo , Ammar Majeed, Natasha Janko, Nicole Vaughan, Robyn L. Woods et al.
Nutrients 2025, 17(9), 1415; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17091415
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/9/1415

1. “The Role of Nutrition on Thyroid Function”
by Anna-Mariia Shulhai, Roberta Rotondo, Maddalena Petraroli, Viviana Patianna, Barbara Predieri, Lorenzo Iughetti, Susanna Esposito and Maria Elisabeth Street
Nutrients 2024, 16(15), 2496; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16152496
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/15/2496

2. “The Immunomodulatory Effects of Selenium: A Journey from the Environment to the Human Immune System”
by Rebecka A. Sadler, Bonnie A. Mallard, Umesh K. Shandilya, Mohammed A. Hachemi and Niel A. Karrow
Nutrients 2024, 16(19), 3324; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16193324
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/19/3324

3. “The Efficacy of Multivitamin, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, and Vitamin D Supplements in the Prevention and Management of COVID-19 and Long-COVID: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials”
by Alessandra Sinopoli, Antonio Sciurti, Claudia Isonne, Maria Mercedes Santoro and Valentina Baccolini
Nutrients 2024, 16(9), 1345; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16091345
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/9/1345

4. “Relationship of Low Vitamin B6 Status with Sarcopenia, Frailty, and Mortality: A Narrative Review”
by Norihisa Kato, Akiko Kimoto, Peipei Zhang, Chanikan Bumrungkit, Sajith Karunaratne, Noriyuki Yanaka and Thanutchaporn Kumrungsee
Nutrients 2024, 16(1), 177; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16010177
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/1/177

5. “Nutrition, Vitamin D, and Calcium in Elderly Patients before and after a Hip Fracture and Their Impact on the Musculoskeletal System: A Narrative Review”
by Luisella Cianferotti, Giuseppe Bifolco, Carla Caffarelli, Gherardo Mazziotti, Silvia Migliaccio,
Nicola Napoli, Carmelinda Ruggiero and Cristiana Cipriani
Nutrients 2024, 16(11), 1773; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16111773
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/11/1773

6. “Multifaceted Roles of Vitamin D for Diabetes: From Immunomodulatory Functions to Metabolic Regulations”
by Chan Yoon Park, Sunhye Shin and Sung Nim Han
Nutrients 2024, 16(18), 3185; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16183185
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/18/3185

7. “The Antioxidant Potential of Vitamins and Their Implication in Metabolic Abnormalities”
by Panagiotis Theodosis-Nobelos and Eleni A. Rekka
Nutrients 2024, 16(16), 2740; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16162740
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/16/2740

8. “Vitamins K2 and D3 Improve Long COVID, Fungal Translocation, and Inflammation: Randomized Controlled Trial”
by Ornina Atieh, Joviane Daher, Jared C. Durieux, Marc Abboud, Danielle Labbato, Jhony Baissary,
Ziad Koberssy, Kate Ailstock, Morgan Cummings, Nicholas T. Funderburg et al.
Nutrients 2025, 17(2), 304; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17020304
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/2/304

9. ”Vitamin D and Colorectal Cancer Prevention: Immunological Mechanisms, Inflammatory Pathways, and Nutritional Implications”
by Mónika Fekete, Andrea Lehoczki, Ágnes Szappanos, Virág Zábó, Csilla Kaposvári, Alpár Horváth, Árpád Farkas, Vince Fazekas-Pongor, Dávid Major, Ágnes Lipécz et al.
Nutrients 2025, 17(8), 1351; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17081351
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/8/1351

1. “Importance of Energy, Dietary Protein Sources, and Amino Acid Composition in the Regulation of Metabolism: An Indissoluble Dynamic Combination for Life”
by Giovanni Corsetti, Evasio Pasini, Tiziano M. Scarabelli, Claudia Romano, Arashpreet Singh, Carol C. Scarabelli and Francesco S. Dioguardi
Nutrients 2024, 16(15), 2417; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16152417
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/15/2417

2. “Exploring the Role of Lactoferrin in Managing Allergic Airway Diseases among Children: Unrevealing a Potential Breakthrough”
by Alessandra Gori, Giulia Brindisi, Maria Daglia, Michele Miraglia del Giudice, Giulio Dinardo, Alessandro Di Minno, Lorenzo Drago, Cristiana Indolfi, Matteo Naso , Chiara Trincianti et al.
Nutrients 2024, 16(12), 1906; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16121906
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/12/1906

3. “Hyperhomocysteinemia: Underlying Links to Stroke and Hydrocephalus, with a Focus on Polyphenol-Based Therapeutic Approaches”
by Carmen Ortiz-Salguero, Marina Romero-Bernal, Ángela González-Díaz, Elaheh Sobh Doush, Carmen del Río, Miriam Echevarría and Joan Montaner
Nutrients 2025, 17(1), 40; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17010040
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/1/40

4. “The Role of S-Glutathionylation in Health and Disease: A Bird’s Eye View”
by Luca Federici, Michele Masulli, Vincenzo De Laurenzi and Nerino Allocati
Nutrients 2024, 16(16), 2753; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16162753
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/16/2753

5. “Effectiveness of High-Protein Energy-Dense Oral Supplements on Patients with Malnutrition Using Morphofunctional Assessment with AI-Assisted Muscle Ultrasonography: A Real-World One-Arm Study”
by Juan José López-Gómez, David Primo-Martín, Angela Cebria, Olatz Izaola-Jauregui, Eduardo Jorge Godoy, Paloma Pérez-López, Rebeca Jiménez Sahagún, Beatriz Ramos Bachiller, Jaime González Gutiérrez and Daniel A. De Luis Román
Nutrients 2024, 16(18), 3136; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16183136
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/18/3136

6. “The Potential of the Adzuki Bean (Vigna angularis) and Its Bioactive Compounds in Managing Type 2 Diabetes and Glucose Metabolism: A Narrative Review”
by Shu Hang Kwan and Elvira Gonzalez de Mejia
Nutrients 2024, 16(2), 329; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16020329
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/2/329

7. “Olive (Olea europaea L.) Seed as New Source of Cholesterol-Lowering Bioactive Peptides: Elucidation of Their Mechanism of Action in HepG2 Cells and Their Trans-Epithelial Transport in Differentiated Caco-2 Cells”
by Martina Bartolomei, Jianqiang Li, Anna Laura Capriotti, Melissa Fanzaga, Lorenza d’Adduzio,
Aldo Laganà, Andrea Cerrato, Nadia Mulinacci, Lorenzo Cecchi, Carlotta Bollati et al.
Nutrients 2024, 16(3), 371; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16030371
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/3/371

8. “L-Arginine and Nitric Oxide in Vascular Regulation—Experimental Findings in the Context of Blood Donation”
by Natalia Kurhaluk and Halina Tkaczenko
Nutrients 2025, 17(4), 665; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17040665
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/4/665

9. ”Proteins and Amino Acids from Edible Insects for the Human Diet—A Narrative Review Considering Environmental Sustainability and Regulatory Challenges”
by Lukas Nachtigall, Tilman Grune and Daniela Weber
Nutrients 2025, 17(7), 1245; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17071245
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/7/1245

As all the articles published in Nutrients (ISSN: 2072-6643) use an open access format, you have free and unlimited access to the full text. We welcome you to read our most highly cited papers published in 2024 and 2025, listed below:

1. “Chlorogenic Acid: A Systematic Review on the Biological Functions, Mechanistic Actions, and Therapeutic Potentials”
by Vi Nguyen, Elaine G. Taine, Dehao Meng, Taixing Cui and Wenbin Tan
Nutrients 2024, 16(7), 924; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16070924
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/7/924

2. “Gluten-Free Diet and Other Celiac Disease Therapies: Current Understanding and Emerging Strategies”
by Anna Maria Mazzola, Irene Zammarchi, Maria Chiara Valerii, Enzo Spisni, Ilaria Maria Saracino, Francesco Lanzarotto and Chiara Ricci
Nutrients 2024, 16(7), 1006; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16071006
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/7/1006

3. “Histamine Intolerance: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Beyond”
by Christoph Jochum
Nutrients 2024, 16(8), 1219; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16081219
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/8/1219

4. “Cow’s Milk: A Benefit for Human Health? Omics Tools and Precision Nutrition for Lactose Intolerance Management”
by Giovanni Pratelli, Bartolo Tamburini, Giusto Davide Badami, Marianna Lo Pizzo, Anna De Blasio, Daniela Carlisi and Diana Di Liberto
Nutrients 2024, 16(2), 320; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16020320
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/2/320

5. “Exploring the Link between Lifestyle, Inflammation, and Insulin Resistance through an Improved Healthy Living Index”
by Franz Bruckner, Judith R. Gruber, Alea Ruf, Sharmili Edwin Thanarajah, Andreas Reif and Silke Matura
Nutrients 2024, 16(3), 388; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16030388
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/3/388

6. “Zingiber Officinale Roscoe: The Antiarthritic Potential of a Popular Spice—Preclinical and Clinical Evidence”
by Joanna Szymczak, Bogna Grygiel-Górniak and Judyta Cielecka-Piontek
Nutrients 2024, 16(5), 741; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16050741
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/5/741

7. “Efficacy of Dietary Therapy for Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Children and Adults: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Ángel Arias, Antonio Tejera-Muñoz, Lucía Gutiérrez-Ramírez, Javier Molina-Infante and Alfredo J. Lucendo, on behalf of the EUREOS Guidelines Committee
Nutrients 2024, 16(5), 741; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16050741
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/14/2231

8. “Non-Celiac Gluten/Wheat Sensitivity—State of the Art: A Five-Year Narrative Review”
by Francesca Manza, Lisa Lungaro, Anna Costanzini, Fabio Caputo, Antonio Carroccio, Pasquale Mansueto, Aurelio Seidita, Suneil A. Raju, Umberto Volta, Roberto De Giorgio et al.
Nutrients 2025, 17(2), 220; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17020220
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/2/220

9. “The Epithelial Barrier Hypothesis in Food Allergies: The State of the Art”
by Valentina Agnese Ferraro, Stefania Zanconato and Silvia Carraro
Nutrients 2025, 17(6), 1014; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17061014
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/6/1014

10. “Unlocking the Power of the Mediterranean Diet: Two in One—Dual Benefits for Rheumatic and Thyroid Autoimmune Diseases”
by Maria Cristina Barbalace, Rossella Talotta, Federica Rapisarda, Valeria D’Amico, Martina Laganà, Marco Malaguti, Alfredo Campennì, Salvatore Cannavò, Silvana Hrelia and Rosaria Maddalena Ruggeri
Nutrients 2025, 17(8), 1383; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17081383
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/8/1383

“Personalized Nutrition: Tailoring Dietary Recommendations through Genetic Insights”
by Saiful Singar, Ravinder Nagpal, Bahram H. Arjmandi and Neda S. Akhavan
Nutrients 2024, 16(16), 2673; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16162673
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/16/2673

“The Impact of Diet on miRNA Regulation and Its Implications for Health: A Systematic Review”
by María DeLucas, Juana Sánchez, Andreu Palou and Francisca Serra
Nutrients 2024, 16(6), 770; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu166770
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/6/770

“Exploring the Interplay of Genetics and Nutrition in the Rising Epidemic of Obesity and Metabolic Diseases”
by Sylwia Górczyńska-Kosiorz, Matylda Kosiorz and Sylwia Dzięgielewska-Gęsiak
Nutrients 2024, 16(20), 3562; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16203562
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/20/3562

“Synergistic Effects of Fructose and Food Preservatives on Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD): From Gut Microbiome Alterations to Hepatic Gene Expression”
by Tomas Hrncir
Nutrients 2024, 16(21), 3722; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16213722
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/21/3722

“Deciphering the Interplay between Genetic Risk Scores and Lifestyle Factors on Individual Obesity Predisposition”
by Danyel Chermon and Ruth Birk
Nutrients 2024, 16(9), 1296; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu1691296
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/9/1296

“A Systematic Review of the Gene–Lifestyle Interactions on Metabolic Disease-Related Outcomes in Arab Populations”
by Maria M. AlAnazi, Eduard Flores Ventura, Julie A. Lovegrove and Karani Santhanakrishnan Vimaleswaran
Nutrients 2024, 16(15), 2519; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16152519
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/15/2519

“A Nutrigenomic View on the Premature-Aging Disease Fanconi Anemia”
by Eunike Velleuer and Carsten Carlberg
Nutrients 2024, 16(14), 2271; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16142271
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/14/2271

“Combined Phytochemical Sulforaphane and Dietary Fiber Inulin Contribute to the Prevention of ER-Negative Breast Cancer via PI3K/AKT/MTOR Pathway and Modulating Gut Microbial Composition”
by Huixin Wu, Brittany L. Witt, William J. van der Pol, Casey D. Morrow, Lennard W. Duck and Trygve O. Tollefsbol
Nutrients 2025, 17(12), 2023; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17122023
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/12/2023

“The Impact of Tartrazine on DNA Methylation, Histone Deacetylation and Genomic Stability in Human Cell Lines”
by Afshin Zand, John M. Macharia, Istvan Szabó, Gellért Gerencsér, Ádám Molnár, Bence L. Raposa and Timea Varjas
Nutrients 2025, 17(5), 913; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu175913
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/5/913

“Circadian Regulation of Vitamin D Target Genes Reveals a Network Shaped by Individual Responsiveness”
by Parcival Maissan and Carsten Carlberg
Nutrients 2025, 17(7), 1204; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu1771204
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/7/1204

“Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning in Nutrition: A Systematic Review”
by Tagne Poupi Theodore Armand, Kintoh Allen Nfor, Jung-In Kim and Hee-Cheol Kim
Nutrients 2024, 16(7), 1073; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu1671073
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/7/1073

“The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Nutrition Research: A Scoping Review”
by Andrea Sosa-Holwerda, Oak-Hee Park, Kembra Albracht-Schulte, Surya Niraula, Leslie Thompson and Wilna Oldewage-Theron
Nutrients 2024, 16(13), 2066; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16132066
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/13/2066

“Ketogenic Diet in the Treatment of Epilepsy”
by Kinga Borowicz-Reutt, Marlena Krawczyk and Julia Czernia
Nutrients 2024, 16(9), 1258; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu1691258
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/9/1258

“Barriers to Adopting a Plant-Based Diet in High-Income Countries: A Systematic Review”
by Alice Rickerby and Rosemary Green
Nutrients 2024, 16(6), 823; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu166823
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/6/823

“Ultra-Processed Foods: A Narrative Review of the Impact on the Human Gut Microbiome and Variations in Classification Methods”
by Allison L. Brichacek, Melanie Florkowski, Esther Abiona and Karen M. Frank
Nutrients 2024, 16(11), 1738; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16111738
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/11/1738

“Plant-Based Diets versus the Mediterranean Dietary Pattern and Their Socio-Demographic Determinants in the Spanish Population: Influence on Health and Lifestyle Habits”
by Elena Sandri, Marco Sguanci, Eva Cantín Larumbe, Germán Cerdá Olmedo, Lisa Ursula Werner, Michela Piredda and Stefano Mancin
Nutrients 2024, 16(9), 1278; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu1691278
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/9/1278

“Acute and Repeated Ashwagandha Supplementation Improves Markers of Cognitive Function and Mood”
by Megan Leonard, Broderick Dickerson, Landry Estes, Drew E. Gonzalez, Victoria Jenkins, Sarah Johnson, Dante Xing, Choongsung Yoo, Joungbo Ko, Martin Purpura et al.
Nutrients 2024, 16(12), 1813; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16121813
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/12/1813

“Functional Foods in Modern Nutrition Science: Mechanisms, Evidence and Public Health Implications”
by Mónika Fekete, Andrea Lehoczki, Agata Kryczyk-Poprawa, Virág Zábó, János Tamás Varga, Madarász Bálint, Vince Fazekas-Pongor, Tamás Csípő, Elżbieta Rząsa-Duran and Péter Varga
Nutrients 2025, 17(13), 2153; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17132153
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/13/2153

“Impact of Polyphenol-Rich Nutraceuticals on Cognitive Function and Neuroprotective Biomarkers: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial”
by  Juan Ángel Carrillo, Raúl Arcusa, Raquel Xandri-Martínez, Begoña Cerdá, Pilar Zafrilla and Javier Marhuenda
Nutrients 2025, 17(4), 601; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17040601
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/4/601

“Barriers and Enablers of Healthy Eating Among University Students in Oaxaca de Juarez: A Mixed-Methods Study”
by  Patricia Jurado-Gonzalez, Sabina López-Toledo, Anna Bach-Faig and Francesc-Xavier Medina
Nutrients 2025, 17(7), 1263; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17071263
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/7/1263

We are pleased to invite you to this webinar, which is linked to the Nutrients Special Issue dedicated to the intricate interplay between the endocrine system, skeletal muscle, and metabolic regulation. Growing evidence highlights the central role of the endocrine system in modulating metabolic processes and influencing substrate utilization, energy homeostasis, and adaptive responses to physical activity. Understanding how hormonal networks orchestrate these mechanisms is fundamental to advancing both performance optimization and long-term metabolic health.

The impact of gender on skeletal muscle physiology is increasingly recognized, with sex-related differences largely attributed to distinct hormonal profiles. In recent years, skeletal muscle has emerged not only as a target of endocrine regulation but also as an active endocrine organ itself. The secretion of myokines during muscle contraction represents a crucial mechanism through which exercise exerts systemic effects. These exercise-induced mediators influence metabolic control, inflammation, insulin sensitivity, and cross-talk with other organs, positioning myokines as key modulators of exercise-induced adaptations.

Equally important is the accurate evaluation of muscular function, which remains essential for understanding both performance outcomes and health-related adaptations. Comprehensive assessment of muscular fitness (i.e., strength, power, endurance) allows for a deeper interpretation of endocrine–metabolic interactions and their functional consequences. Integrating physiological, biochemical, and functional measurements will be crucial in advancing research and clinical practice in this field.

This webinar aims to explore gender differences in skeletal muscle health, with particular emphasis on endocrine regulation, metabolic processes, myokine-mediated adaptations, and the evaluation of muscular function. By addressing these interconnected themes, we seek to foster a comprehensive understanding of how hormonal balance and targeted exercise–nutrition interventions can optimize skeletal muscle health across a person’s lifespan, particularly in women.

Date: 23 March 2026 at 6:00 p.m. CEST | 1:00 p.m. EDT
Webinar ID: 880 5583 3367

Register now for free!

Program:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.

Unable to attend? Register anyway and we’ll let you know when the recording is available to watch.

Webinar Chair and Speakers:

• Dr. Maria Grazia Tarsitano, Department for the Promotion of Human Sciences and Quality of Life, University San Raffaele of Rome, Italy;
• Dr. Francesca Greco, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Calabria, Italy;
• Dr. Illaria Cuccu, Department of Gynecological, Obstetrical and Urological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.

Relevant Special Issue:
“Nutritional Strategy for Women’s Muscular and Skeletal Health”
Guest Editors: Dr. Maria Grazia Tarsitano and Dr. Francesca Greco
Manuscript submission deadline: 30 July 2026

1. “Between Dysbiosis, Maternal Immune Activation and Autism: Is There a Common Pathway?”
by Maria Suprunowicz, Natalia Tomaszek, Agata Urbaniak, Klaudia Zackiewicz, Stefan Modzelewski and Napoleon Waszkiewicz
Nutrients 2024, 16(4), 549; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16040549
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/4/549

2. “Breastfeeding: The Multifaceted Impact on Child Development and Maternal Well-Being”
by Aleksandra Purkiewicz, Kamila J. Regin, Wajeeha Mumtaz and Renata Pietrzak-Fiećko
Nutrients 2025, 17(8), 1326; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17081326
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/8/1326

3. “Minerals and the Menstrual Cycle: Impacts on Ovulation and Endometrial Health”
by Celine Kapper, Peter Oppelt, Clara Ganhör, Ayberk Alp Gyunesh, Barbara Arbeithuber, Patrick Stelzl and Marlene Rezk-Füreder
Nutrients 2024, 16(7), 1008; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16071008
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/7/1008

4. “Nutrition Intervention and Microbiome Modulation in the Management of Breast Cancer”
by Yue Jiang and Yuanyuan Li
Nutrients 2024, 16(16), 2644; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16162644
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/16/2644

5. “Epigallocatechin Gallate for the Treatment of Benign and Malignant Gynecological Diseases—Focus on Epigenetic Mechanisms”
by Marta Włodarczyk, Michał Ciebiera, Grażyna Nowicka, Tomasz Łoziński, Mohamed Ali and Ayman Al-Hendy
Nutrients 2024, 16(4), 559; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16040559
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/4/559

6. “Epigenetic Genome Modifications during Pregnancy: The Impact of Essential Nutritional Supplements on DNA Methylation”
by Maciej W. Socha, Wojciech Flis and Mateusz Wartęga
Nutrients 2024, 16(5), 678; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16050678
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/5/678

7. “How Can Selected Dietary Ingredients Influence the Development and Progression of Endometriosis?”
by Monika Abramiuk, Paulina Mertowska, Karolina Frankowska, Paulina Świechowska-Starek, Małgorzata Satora, Grzegorz Polak, Izabela Dymanowska-Dyjak and Ewelina Grywalska
Nutrients 2024, 16(1), 154; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16010154
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/1/154

8. “Depression and Obesity—Do We Know Everything about It? A Narrative Review”
by Jan Dębski, Józef Przybyłowski, Klaudia Skibiak, Maria Czerwińska, Maciej Walędziak and Anna Różańska-Walędziak
Nutrients 2024, 16(19), 3383; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16193383
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/19/3383

9. “Effects of Supplementation with Microalgae Extract from Phaeodactylum tricornutum (Mi136) to Support Benefits from a Weight Management Intervention in Overweight Women”
by Broderick Dickerson, Jonathan Maury, Victoria Jenkins, Kay Nottingham, Dante Xing, Drew E. Gonzalez, Megan Leonard, Jacob Kendra, Joungbo Ko, Choongsung Yoo et al.
Nutrients 2024, 16(7), 990; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16070990
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/7/990

1. “Dietary Patterns and Brain Health in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Narrative Review”
by Jamie A. Seabrook, Abolfazl Avan, Colleen O’Connor, Harry Prapavessis, Lindsay Nagamatsu, Jasna Twynstra, Saverio Stranges, Arlene MacDougall and Vladimir Hachinski
Nutrients 2025, 17(9), 1436; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17091436
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/9/1436

2. “Investigating the Impact of Sorghum on Tau Protein Phosphorylation and Mitochondrial Dysfunction Modulation in Alzheimer’s Disease: An In Vitro Study”
by Nasim Rezaee, Eugene Hone, Hamid Sohrabi, Rasheed Abdulraheem, Stuart K. Johnson, Stuart Gunzburg, Ralph N. Martins and W. M. A. D. Binosha Fernando
Nutrients 2025, 17(3), 516; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17030516
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/3/516

3. “The Role of Nutrition and Physical Activity in Modulating Disease Progression and Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis”
by Cristina Grosu, Emilian Bogdan Ignat, Daniel Alexa, Alin Ciubotaru, Maria Magdalena Leon, Alexandra Maștaleru, Gabriela Popescu, Carmen Marinela Cumpăt, Laura-Elena Cucu, Mădălina Irina Smihor et al.
Nutrients 2025, 17(16), 2713; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17162713
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/16/2713

4. “The Effects of Combined Scutellaria and Saffron Supplementation on Mood Regulation in Participants with Mild-to-Moderate Depressive Symptoms: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study”
by Valérie Dormal, Marlène Suchareau, Sylvie Copine, Laurent Simar and Louise Deldicque
Nutrients 2025, 17(5), 809; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17050809
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/5/809

5. “Vitamins, Vascular Health and Disease”
by George Ayoub
Nutrients 2025, 17(18), 2955; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17182955
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/18/2955

6. “DAG-MAG-BHB: A Novel Ketone Diester Modulates NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation in Microglial Cells in Response to Beta-Amyloid and Low Glucose AD-like Conditions”
by Valentina Gentili, Giovanna Schiuma, Latha Nagamani Dilliraj, Silvia Beltrami, Sabrina Rizzo, Djidjell Lara, Pier Paolo Giovannini, Matteo Marti, Daria Bortolotti, Claudio Trapella et al.
Nutrients 2025, 17(1), 149; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17010149
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/1/149

7. “Chemosensory Impairments and Their Impact on Nutrition in Parkinson’s Disease: A Narrative Literature Review”
by Sonila Alia, Elisa Andrenelli, Alice Di Paolo, Valentina Membrino, Laura Mazzanti, Marianna Capecci, Arianna Vignini, Mara Fabri and Maria Gabriella Ceravolo
Nutrients 2025, 17(4), 671; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17040671
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/4/671

8. “Prognostic Impact of Malnutrition Evaluated via Bioelectrical Impedance Vector Analysis (BIVA) in Acute Ischemic Stroke: Findings from an Inverse Probability Weighting Analysis”
by Simone Dal Bello, Laura Ceccarelli, Yan Tereshko, Gian Luigi Gigli, Lucio D’Anna, Mariarosaria Valente and Giovanni Merlino
Nutrients 2025, 17(5), 919; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17050919
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/5/919

9. “Anti-Stress Effects of Tremella fuciformis Berk. Enzymatic Extracts: A Preclinical Study”
by Gahye Moon, Nodir Rustamov, Junhang Park, Hanseul Park, Kumju Park, Eun Hye Choi and Yoon-Seok Roh
Nutrients 2025, 17(5), 914; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17050914
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/5/914

As all of the articles published in our journal are open access, you have free and unlimited access to the full texts. We welcome you to read our most highly cited papers published in 2025, which are listed below:

1. “Minerals and Human Health: From Deficiency to Toxicity”
by Mohammed S. Razzaque and Sunil J. Wimalawansa
Nutrients 2025, 17(3), 454; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17030454
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/3/454

2. “Gut Microbiota Modulation Through Mediterranean Diet Foods: Implications for Human Health”
by Pasquale Perrone and Stefania D’Angelo
Nutrients 2025, 17(6), 948; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17060948
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/6/948

3. “Mediterranean Diet and Quality of Life in Adults: A Systematic Review”
by Justyna Godos, Monica Guglielmetti, Cinzia Ferraris, Evelyn Frias-Toral, Irma Domínguez Azpíroz, Vivian Lipari, Andrea Di Mauro, Fabrizio Furnari, Sabrina Castellano, Fabio Galvano et al.
Nutrients 2025, 17(3), 577; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17030577
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/3/577

4. “Functional Foods in Modern Nutrition Science: Mechanisms, Evidence, and Public Health Implications”
by Mónika Fekete, Andrea Lehoczki, Agata Kryczyk-Poprawa, Virág Zábó, János Tamás Varga, Madarász Bálint, Vince Fazekas-Pongor, Tamás Csípő, Elżbieta Rząsa-Duran and Péter Varga
Nutrients 2025, 17(13), 2153; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17132153
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/13/2153

5. “Effects of GLP-1 Analogues and Agonists on the Gut Microbiota: A Systematic Review”
by Krzysztof Ksawery Gofron, Andrzej Wasilewski and Sylwia Małgorzewicz
Nutrients 2025, 17(8), 1303; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17081303
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/8/1303

6. “Breastfeeding: The Multifaceted Impact on Child Development and Maternal Well-Being”
by Aleksandra Purkiewicz, Kamila J. Regin, Wajeeha Mumtaz and Renata Pietrzak-Fiećko
Nutrients 2025, 17(8), 1326; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17081326
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/8/1326

7. “L-Arginine and Nitric Oxide in Vascular Regulation—Experimental Findings in the Context of Blood Donation”
by Natalia Kurhaluk and Halina Tkaczenko
Nutrients 2025, 17(4), 665; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17040665
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/4/665

8. “Beneficial Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Obesity and Related Metabolic and Chronic Inflammatory Diseases”
by Donia Jerab, Ferdinand Blangero, Paulo César Trindade da Costa, José Luiz de Brito Alves, Rym Kefi, Henda Jamoussi, Beatrice Morio and Assia Eljaafari
Nutrients 2025, 17(7), 1253; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17071253
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/7/1253

9. “Sarcopenia and Cardiogeriatrics: The Links Between Skeletal Muscle Decline and Cardiovascular Aging”
by Dimitrios Anagnostou, Nikolaos Theodorakis, Christos Hitas, Magdalini Kreouzi, Ioannis Pantos, Georgia Vamvakou and Maria Nikolaou
Nutrients 2025, 17(2), 282; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17020282
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/2/282