Nutritional Immunology
A section of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643).
Section Information
Diet plays a role in almost every function in the body. Among others, diet is critical in maintaining an optimal immune function. Extensive research demonstrates the immunomodulatory properties of particular nutrients; however, in many cases, mechanisms still remain unclear.
This section invites authors to submit original research and review articles describing the impact and mechanisms underlying the relationship between nutrition and immunity. We are interested in articles describing this complex relationship in humans and also in animal models, either in health or during pathological processes, in which the dietary compounds may act by modulating the immune response. Studies performed in appropriate “in vitro” approaches are also welcome.
Subject Area
Potential topics include but are not limited to:
Dietary influence of the immune system on particular life periods and specific situations
- Gestation
- Lactancy and Breast Milk
- Infancy
- Senescence
- Exercise
- Stress
- Infection
- Immune mediated diseases: allergy, inflammation, autoimmunity, etc.
Immunomodulatory action of vitamins and minerals
- Vitamins A and D
- Vitamins B
- Vitamins C and E
- Vitamin D
- Minerals: Fe, Cu, Zn, Se, etc.
Polyphenols (phenolics and flavonoids) on immune function
- Pure polyphenols
- Plant extracts enriched in polyphenols
- Polyphenol metabolites
- Enriched polyphenol foods
- Other phytochemicals
Dietary fatty acids (FA) and modulation of immune function in health and disease
- FA and PUFA supplements
- Foods enriched in certain FA and PUFA
Nucleotides and aminoacids in immunomodulation
- Nucleotides
- Glutamine, taurine and other aminoacids
Microbial modulators and immune system
- Fiber
- Probiotics
- Prebiotics
- Symbiotics
- Postbiotics
- Dairy products
- Human milk oligosaccharides (HMO)
- Milk whey proteins and other components
- Milk banking
- Infant formulas components
Editorial Board
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- The Effect of Nutrition in Healthy and Unhealthy Immune System (Deadline: 30 June 2022)
- Diet, Gut Microbiota, and Autoimmunity: Relevance for the Gut–Brain Axis and Psychiatric Disorders (Deadline: 30 July 2022)
- Nutrition, Microbiome, Immune Function, and Chronic Disease: Basic Science and Clinical Implications (Deadline: 25 August 2022)
- The Role of Immunonutrition: Immune Development and Disease Prevention (Deadline: 15 September 2022)
- Nutrition and Diet in Immunomodulation (Deadline: 30 September 2022)
- The Relevance of Nutrition for Pediatric Allergy and Immunity (Deadline: 31 October 2022)
- Impact of Different Nutrition Strategies on Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) (Deadline: 15 November 2022)
- Immuno-Modulatory Effects of Dietary Glycans (Deadline: 30 November 2022)
- Nutritional Interventions, Physical Activity and Immune System Health (Deadline: 30 December 2022)
- The Role of Nutraceuticals in Immune Function (Deadline: 31 December 2022)
- The Impact of Diet on Allergic Diseases Prevention in Early Life and Beyond (Deadline: 31 December 2022)
- Fatty Acids as Modulators of Immune Function: Implications on Human Health (Deadline: 31 December 2022)