Rheumatoid Arthritis and Nutrition: Bridging Diet and Disease Management
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 December 2025 | Viewed by 118
Special Issue Editors
2. IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Largo Rosanna Benzi 10, 16132 Genoa, Italy
Interests: rheumatoid arthritis; nutrition; autoimmunity; Raynaud phenomenon; systemic sclerosis; capillaroscopy; interstitial lung disease; vitamin D; glucocorticoids; polymyalgia rheumatica
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Interests: rheumatoid arthritis; nutrition; autoimmunity; polymyalgia rheumatica; giant cell arteritis; capillascopy; systemic sclerosis; immunotherapy; immune checkpoint inhibitor
Interests: systemic sclerosis; rheumatoid arthritis; nutrition; patient-reported outcomes; capillaroscopy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune condition that is characterized by systemic inflammation and joint damage, significantly impacting patients' quality of life. Emerging evidence suggests that nutritional intake plays a critical role in modulating the immune system, influencing inflammatory pathways, and potentially affecting the onset, progression, and management of RA. Dietary patterns, specific nutrients, and bioactive compounds have been linked to disease activity, comorbidities, and treatment outcomes in RA.
This Special Issue of Nutrients aims to explore the intricate relationship between diet/nutrients and RA, focusing on both mechanistic insights and clinical applications. We welcome original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and comprehensive narrative reviews that address topics such as the effects of dietary interventions, beverages, the role of micronutrients and macronutrients, and the impact of nutrition on the gut microbiome and immune regulation in RA.
By gathering contributions from leading researchers and clinicians, this Special Issue seeks to advance our understanding of how correct nutrition can complement current therapeutic approaches and improve patient outcomes in RA. We invite submissions that provide innovative perspectives and contribute to shaping future optimal dietary recommendations in the context of autoimmune diseases.
Prof. Dr. Maurizio Cutolo
Dr. Elvis Hysa
Dr. Francesca Anna Ingegnoli
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- rheumatoid arthritis
- nutrition
- diet
- inflammation
- outcomes
- Mediterranean diet
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