Nutritional Immunomodulation in Chronic Inflammatory Diseases
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutritional Immunology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2026 | Viewed by 16
Special Issue Editor
Interests: ARDS; asthma; COPD; COVID-19; probiotic bacteria; anti-inflammatory therapy
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Dear Colleagues,
Nutritional immunomodulation refers to the influence of specific nutrients and dietary patterns on the immune system's function and inflammatory responses. In chronic inflammatory diseases—such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and metabolic syndrome—diet plays a crucial role in modulating immune activity and disease progression. Certain nutrients, including short-chain fatty acids, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins D and E, polyphenols, and dietary fiber, have been shown to exert anti-inflammatory effects by regulating cytokine production, oxidative stress, and gut microbiota composition. Conversely, diets high in saturated fats, sugars, and ultra-processed foods may promote inflammation. Therefore, the goal of this Special Issue is understanding the interaction between nutrition and immune function to try and provide valuable insights for developing dietary strategies to prevent or manage chronic inflammatory conditions.
Dr. Flávio Aimbire Soares de Carvalho
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- role of specific nutrients in immune function
- impact of diet on gut microbiota and immune regulation
- pro-inflammatory vs. anti-inflammatory dietary patterns
- nutritional strategies in the management of chronic inflammatory diseases
- mechanisms of nutritional immunomodulation
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