Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Gut Health: New Frontiers in Treating Obesity, Diabetes, and Metabolic Disorders
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Diabetes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 March 2026 | Viewed by 184
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The objective of this Special Issue is to explore the intricate connection between the gut microbiome and metabolic health, specifically focusing on the therapeutic potential of probiotics and prebiotics. We aim to provide a comprehensive overview of how modulating gut microbiota can influence the prevention and management of a wide range of chronic metabolic diseases, including obesity, type-2 diabetes, and related conditions.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- The impact of dietary fibers and beneficial microbial strains on body weight regulation and fat metabolism.
- The role of gut microbiota-derived metabolites (e.g., short-chain fatty acids) in influencing insulin sensitivity, glucose metabolism, and appetite regulation.
- How gut barrier integrity, systemic inflammation, and immune function are modulated by prebiotics and probiotics.
- Clinical studies and mechanistic research examining the efficacy of microbial interventions in managing obesity and diabetes.
- The influence of the gut–brain axis on metabolic health and energy homeostasis.
The Special Issue seeks to synthesize recent advancements, highlighting promising clinical applications and identifying key areas for future research at the intersection of gut health and chronic disease.
Prof. Dr. Kequan Zhou
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- diabetes
- prebiotics
- probiotics
- synbiotics
- glycemic control
- insulin resistance
- inflammation
- gut microbiome
- gut barrier integrity
- microbiota-targeted therapies
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