Micronutrients and Human Health: From Metabolism to Public Health Strategies
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Micronutrients and Human Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 30
Special Issue Editors
Interests: environmental health; toxic metals; food choices; micronutrients; dietary fiber; nutritional deficiencies; diet and chronic disease prevention
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Micronutrients are essential for human health, influencing metabolism, growth, development, and disease prevention. Both deficiencies and excessive intake of vitamins and minerals remain a global challenge with significant implications for individual well-being and public health. From molecular mechanisms of nutrient metabolism to effective dietary strategies, understanding the role of micronutrients is critical for advancing both clinical practice and public health policies.
This Special Issue, “Micronutrients and Human Health: From Metabolism to Public Health Strategies,” aims to gather cutting-edge research and comprehensive reviews that highlight the importance of micronutrients across the spectrum of health and disease. We welcome contributions in the following areas:
- Metabolic functions and mechanisms of essential vitamins and minerals;
- Health outcomes associated with micronutrient deficiencies and excessive intake;
- Micronutrient interactions and chronic disease risk;
- Nutritional assessment methods and biomarkers of micronutrient status;
- Public health strategies, policies, and interventions addressing micronutrient malnutrition;
- Innovative dietary approaches, supplementation, and fortification programs.
By consolidating current evidence and perspectives, this Special Issue seeks to deepen our understanding of how micronutrients contribute to human health and inform strategies for prevention and treatment at both individual and population levels.
We look forward to your valuable contributions to this important and timely topic.
Dr. Marijana Matek Sarić
Guest Editor
Dr. Tamara Sorić
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- micronutrients
- vitamins
- minerals
- nutrient metabolism
- nutritional deficiency
- excessive intake
- chronic disease prevention
- dietary assessment
- supplementation
- food fortification
- public health nutrition
- human health
- nutritional biomarkers
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