Influence of Mediterranean Diet on Gut Microbiota

Dear Colleagues,

Gut microbiota, influenced by dietary changes, correlate with health status. Evidence demonstrates that dietary patterns such as the 'Western diet' and dysbiosis in the gut microbiome have strong associations with a wide range of human diseases, including obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. However, the consumption of Mediterranean-style diets is considered healthy and associated with the prevention of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, colorectal cancers and many other diseases. Such beneficial effects of the Mediterranean diet might be attributed to its high proportion of fibers, mono- and poly-unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants and bioactive compounds. Evidence suggests that the Mediterranean diet is able to modulate the gut microbiota, increasing its diversity. This Special Issue of Nutrients welcomes the submission of original research articles, reviews of the scientific literature, and clinical and experimental studies related to the relationship between Mediterranean diet and gut microbiota. 

Dr. Maria D. Mesa
Dr. Estefanía Sanchez-Rodríguez
Guest Editors

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