Natural Products and Muscle Health
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Phytochemicals and Human Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2026 | Viewed by 14
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Skeletal muscle plays a central role in physical activity, energy metabolism, and overall health, yet it is highly susceptible to aging, inactivity, inflammation, and metabolic stress. The loss of muscle mass and function, collectively known as sarcopenia or muscle atrophy, represents a major contributor to frailty, disability, and chronic disease. Natural products and bioactive compounds derived from medicinal plants, herbs, and functional foods have gained attention as potential interventions for preserving or restoring muscle health. These natural compounds exert multifaceted effects by modulating signaling pathways involved in protein synthesis and degradation (Akt/mTOR, AMPK/FoxO, MAPK), improving mitochondrial biogenesis, and alleviating inflammation and oxidative stress.
This Special Issue aims to gather recent research and reviews exploring the beneficial effects of natural products and their active ingredients on muscle health. Submissions addressing mechanistic insights, molecular targets, in vivo efficacy, bioavailability, and translational potential are highly encouraged. By integrating findings from basic, preclinical, and clinical studies, this Special Issue seeks to highlight natural product-based strategies for preventing or reversing muscle atrophy and promoting muscle regeneration.
Dr. Ju-Young Kim
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- natural compounds
- skeletal muscle
- sarcopenia
- muscle atrophy
- inflammation
- oxidative stress
- metabolism
- nutraceuticals
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