Evidence-Based Nutritional Approaches and Guidelines for Multiple Sclerosis
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 1059
Special Issue Editors
Interests: bioinformatics; immune system; modeling and simulation; molecular biology; multiple sclerosis; neuroimmunology; immune system and microbiome
Interests: immunology; autoimmunity; immunotherapy; neuroimmunology; multiple sclerosis; gut microbiome; vaccines
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, immune-mediated disorder of the central nervous system characterized by neuroinflammation, demyelination, and neurodegeneration. Increasing evidence suggests that nutrition plays a critical role in modulating disease activity, progression, and quality of life in people with MS. Nutritional status and dietary habits can influence immune function, gut microbiota composition, systemic inflammation, oxidative stress, and overall metabolic health—factors that are deeply interconnected with MS pathophysiology.
For this Special Issue, “Evidence-Based Nutritional Approaches and Guidelines for Multiple Sclerosis”, we invite contributions that examine the relationship between nutrition and MS, with particular emphasis on evidence-based dietary strategies that may help manage disease symptoms, improve patient outcomes, and promote overall well-being. We especially welcome studies investigating the impact of specific dietary patterns (such as the Mediterranean diet or caloric restriction), as well as the role of functional foods, micronutrients, probiotics, and nutraceuticals in modulating the gut microbiota and influencing immune and neurological responses in MS.
We also encourage submissions that address the development of personalized and sustainable nutritional guidelines, considering patient-specific needs, comorbidities, and lifestyle factors. Research investigating the underlying biological mechanisms linking nutrition, immune modulation, neuroprotection, and the gut microbiota in MS is particularly relevant.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of current knowledge and future directions in nutritional approaches for MS, ultimately contributing to the development of clinical recommendations that can improve patient care and quality of life.
Dr. Alessandro Maglione
Dr. Simona Rolla
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nutrition
- multiple sclerosis
- gut microbiota
- diet
- dietary patterns
- macronutrients
- micronutrients
- quality of life
- disease progression
- lifestyle factors
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