Dietary Fatty Acids in the Prevention and Progression of Chronic Diseases
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Lipids".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 March 2026 | Viewed by 5
Special Issue Editor
Interests: fatty acids; perinatal life; human milk; pregnancy; type 1 diabetes mellitus; lipids; nutrition; pediatrics; metabolic health
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Dear Colleagues,
Chronic diseases are long-term health conditions and the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. These diseases include cardiovascular, neurological, chronic respiratory, and cancer diseases, as well as diabetes. The prevalence of chronic diseases is increasing due to factors such as aging populations, urbanization, and unhealthy lifestyles. This makes chronic diseases a major public health challenge in both developed and developing countries.
Fatty acids play diverse and complex roles in the development and management of chronic diseases, acting as either promoters or protectors depending on their type and ratio in the diet.
The aim of this Special Issue is to provide a comprehensive overview of the association between fatty acids and chronic diseases. The association involves fatty acid-related exposures and interventions, such as dietary fatty acid composition, supply, and supplementation, as well as outcomes, such as chronic diseases (e.g., cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurological diseases, cancer, and metabolic syndrome) or indicators of disease progression, morbidity, and mortality.
Dr. Eva Szabo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- fatty acid
- dietary fat
- chronic disease
- autoimmune disorder
- chronic low-grade inflammation
- cardiovascular disease
- cancer
- diabetes
- metabolic disease
- neurological disease
- neurodegenerative disorder
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