Metabolic Benefits of Dietary Prebiotics in Human
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Prebiotics and Probiotics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 August 2026 | Viewed by 1
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Interests: probiotics; prebiotics; obesity; metabolic syndrome; dysbiosis; microbiota
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Interests: obesity; diabetes; hypertension; metabolic syndrome; obesity in pregnancy; leptin; VEGF
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The metabolic benefits of dietary prebiotics have gained increasing scientific attention due to their potential to modulate gut microbiota and improve human health. Prebiotics, such as inulin, fructooligosaccharides, and galactooligosaccharides, can selectively stimulate beneficial bacterial growth, contributing to enhanced production of short-chain fatty acids and improved metabolic outcomes. Emerging evidence suggests that regular consumption of prebiotics may play a pivotal role in regulating glucose homeostasis, lipid metabolism, body weight, and systemic inflammation, thereby offering promising strategies for the prevention and management of metabolic disorders, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
This Special Issue aims to gather high-quality research and comprehensive reviews that explore the mechanistic pathways, clinical effects, and dietary applications of prebiotics in metabolic health. Submissions addressing gut microbiota interactions, personalized nutrition approaches, and long-term intervention outcomes are particularly encouraged. By integrating findings from experimental, clinical, and epidemiological studies, this Special Issue seeks to deepen our understanding of how prebiotic interventions can contribute to human metabolic well-being and inform future dietary guidelines. We look forward to contributions that will advance the current knowledge and foster innovative perspectives in this rapidly evolving field.
Dr. Katarzyna Skrypnik
Dr. Damian Skrypnik
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- prebiotics
- gut microbiota
- metabolic health
- short-chain fatty acids
- insulin sensitivity
- obesity
- dietary interventions
- inflammation
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