Endocrine Disturbances and Nutritional Therapies
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Metabolism".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 February 2026 | Viewed by 40
Special Issue Editors
Interests: obesity; insulin resistance; type 2 diabetes; endocrine disturbances; adipose tissue; skeletal muscle; oxidative stress
Interests: molecular aspects of natural compound activity, including the regulation of signaling pathways; mechanisms of cytotoxicity of natural compounds; the effects of phytochemicals and pharmaceuticals on mitochondrial process regulation, including the role of the AMPK signaling pathway and autophagy; targeting cell metabolism for novel therapies
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Endocrine disorders, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia, metabolic syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and thyroid dysfunction—represent some of the most critical global health challenges of the 21st century. These conditions exhibit complex interrelations with nutritional status, energy homeostasis, hormonal regulation, and chronic low-grade inflammation. Nutrition plays a dual role, acting both as an etiological factor in the pathogenesis of these disorders and as a fundamental component in their medical and dietary management.
This Special Issue, “Endocrine Disturbances and Nutritional Therapies”, will comprehensively explore the role of nutritional interventions in modulating endocrine and metabolic dysregulations. A particular emphasis will be placed on macronutrient distribution, comprehensive dietary patterns (such as Mediterranean, low-carbohydrate, plant-based, and ketogenic diets), functional foods, and micronutrient optimization in regulating hormonal balance, glycemic control, lipid metabolism, body composition, and inflammatory markers.
We invite original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and epidemiological studies that provide mechanistic insights or robust clinical evidence from medical sciences, molecular biology, clinical nutrition, and public health. Through the incorporation of interdisciplinary data, this Special Issue will advance precise nutritional strategies, including therapeutic diets, for the prevention and treatment of endocrine disorders.
Dr. Patrycja Bronowicka-Adamska
Dr. Małgorzata Tyszka-Czochara
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- obesity
- type 2 diabetes
- gestational diabetes
- insulin resistance
- hypercholesterolemia
- dyslipidemia
- metabolic syndrome
- PCOS
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- thyroid dysfunction
- hypothyroidism
- hyperthyroidism
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