Gut–Brain Insights: Unlocking the Potential of Microbiota and Nutrients for Mental Health
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Neuro Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2027 | Viewed by 37
Editors
Interests: neurobiology; metabolic disorders; microbiota; nutrition; obesity; neuroinflammation; type 2 diabetes; transgenerational effects; brain development; blood biomarkers
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue explores the complex interplay between nutrients, the gut microbiome, and mental health. Recent research has shed light on the critical role of microbiota–nutrient interactions in shaping brain function and behavior. The gut–brain axis has emerged as a key regulator of mental health, with dysbiosis and nutrient deficiencies contributing to various psychiatric disorders. This issue brings together cutting-edge research on the impact of nutrients on the gut microbiome and its effects on mental disorders, including depression, anxiety, autism, and/or schizophrenia. We also examine the influence of maternal dietary patterns during neurodevelopment on mental health outcomes in offspring. By integrating insights from nutrition, microbiology, and psychiatry, this collection of articles provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of gut–brain research. We highlight opportunities for innovative, nutrition-based treatments and prevention strategies, and demonstrate how unlocking the potential of microbiota and nutrients can revolutionize mental health care.
This Special Issue is a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and anyone interested in the future of mental health management and prevention.
Dr. Alberto Camacho-Morales
Dr. Isaac González-Santoyo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- gut–brain axis
- microbiota
- nutrients
- mental health
- dysbiosis
- nutrition therapy
- psychiatric disorders
- neurodevelopment
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