Nutrition and Lifestyle Influences on Age-Related Frailty and Sarcopenia
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Geriatric Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 May 2026 | Viewed by 1435
Special Issue Editor
2. Division of Immunology, Transplantation and Infectious Diseases, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20100 Milan, Italy
Interests: frailty; respiratory dysfunction; sarcopenia; geriatrics
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Dear Colleagues,
Aging is associated with an increased risk of frailty and sarcopenia, conditions that significantly impact mobility, independence, and overall quality of life. Emerging evidence suggests that nutrition and lifestyle factors play a crucial role in mitigating these conditions, offering potential strategies for prevention and management.
This Special Issue of Nutrients aims to explore the complex interplay between diet, physical activity, and other lifestyle behaviors in relation to frailty and sarcopenia in aging populations. We welcome original research articles, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses that investigate key topics, including (but not limited to) the following:
- The role of protein intake, amino acid supplementation, and dietary patterns in muscle mass preservation.
- The impact of micronutrients, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory diets on sarcopenia progression.
- Lifestyle interventions combining nutrition, exercise, and behavioral strategies to prevent frailty.
- The gut–muscle axis and the influence of the microbiome on muscle health.
- The effects of intermittent fasting, caloric restriction, and other dietary approaches on muscle function.
This Special Issue provides a platform for advancing scientific understanding and translating research into practical recommendations for healthy aging. We look forward to receiving your contributions to this important area of research.
Dr. Sarah Damanti
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- frailty
- sarcopenia
- aging
- nutrition
- dietary interventions
- muscle health
- protein intake
- physical activity
- gut–muscle axis
- lifestyle factors
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