The Role of Nutrients in Obesity and Related Metabolic Diseases: A Focus on Adipose Tissue
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Obesity".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 January 2026 | Viewed by 15
Special Issue Editor
Interests: obesity; nutrition; diet; diabetes; metabolic syndrome; dyslipidemia; chrononutrition; circadian rhythms
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Obesity is a growing global health concern and a key risk factor for the development of metabolic disorders, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. At the center of these interrelated conditions lies adipose tissue—not only as an energy reservoir but also as a dynamic endocrine organ that regulates systemic metabolism. Nutrients play a critical role in modulating adipose tissue biology, influencing adipogenesis, inflammation, lipid storage, insulin sensitivity, and thermogenesis.
This Special Issue aims to explore the complex interactions between specific nutrients, dietary patterns, and adipose tissue function regarding obesity and related metabolic diseases. We are particularly interested in how nutrient timing and circadian rhythms influence adipose tissue homeostasis and metabolic health. Disruptions in circadian regulation—whether due to irregular eating patterns, sleep disturbances, or shift work—can impair nutrient signaling and contribute to metabolic dysfunction.
We welcome submissions that address molecular mechanisms, clinical interventions, or population-based strategies. Original research, clinical trials, and narrative or systematic reviews focused on the nutritional regulation of adipose tissue are encouraged.
Dr. Ludovica Verde
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- obesity
- adipose tissue
- nutrients
- metabolic syndrome
- insulin resistance
- inflammation
- dietary intervention
- circadian rhythms
- energy metabolism
- nutritional biochemistry
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