Plant-Based Dietary Patterns for Healthy Aging and Age-Related Outcomes
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Geriatric Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 August 2026 | Viewed by 28
Special Issue Editors
Interests: gerontology; nutrition; hypertension; diabetes; metabolism; cardiovascular epidemiology
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Interests: nutrition; dietetics; nutritional status; metabolism; inflammation; oxidative stress; cardiometabolic risk factors
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Growing concerns regarding environmental sustainability and the rapid aging of the global population have intensified interest in dietary patterns that promote both human health and ecological resilience. Plant-based dietary patterns, such as the Mediterranean diet, have been widely recognized for their beneficial effects on longevity, cardiometabolic health, cognitive function, and overall quality of life. Rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and olive oil and characterized by limited intake of red and processed meats, these dietary models represent sustainable and culturally adaptable approaches to healthy aging.
A defining feature of plant-based dietary patterns is their high content of bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, carotenoids, dietary fiber, and other phytochemicals, which exert anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. These compounds play a crucial role in modulating oxidative stress, chronic low-grade inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction—key biological processes underlying aging and the development of age-related diseases. Increasing evidence suggests that regular consumption of plant foods rich in these bioactives may contribute to the preservation of physical function, cognitive health, and overall well-being in older adults.
This Special Issue aims to advance current knowledge on the associations between plant-based dietary patterns and healthy aging, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial outcomes. We invite the submission of original research articles, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses examining dietary patterns, bioactive compounds, underlying mechanisms, and public health implications relevant to aging populations.
Dr. Alexandra Foscolou
Dr. Aristea Gioxari
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plant-based diets
- sustainable diets
- cardiometabolic health
- healthy aging
- nutritional status
- physical functioning
- cognitive function
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