Micronutrients and Bioactive Molecules: Their Development, Interaction, and Impact on Human Health
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Micronutrients and Human Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 November 2025 | Viewed by 31
Special Issue Editor
Interests: selenium; selenoprotein; health; Se-rich products; antioxidant
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a Special Issue of Nutrients entitled “Micronutrients and Bioactive Molecules: Their Development, Interaction, and Impact on Human Health”. Micronutrients (e.g., selenium, zinc, iron, and vitamins) and bioactive molecules (e.g., polysaccharides and polyphenols) play pivotal roles in maintaining human health and preventing diseases. While deficiencies in essential minerals like selenium remain a global nutritional challenge, leading to conditions such as cardiovascular disorders and cognitive decline, the broader spectrum of micronutrients and bioactive compounds warrants deeper exploration. These substances are primarily obtained through diet, where their forms, interactions, and bioavailability critically influence their physiological functions. This Special Issue aims to highlight innovative research on (1) the development and regulation of micronutrient-enriched and bioactive molecule-based products (e.g., Se-rich foods, polyphenol extracts, and polysaccharide formulations); (2) mechanistic insights into their roles in redox regulation, anti-inflammatory pathways, immune modulation, and metabolic health. Nutrient interactions, including synergistic or antagonistic effects between minerals, vitamins, and bioactive compounds (e.g., Se with vitamin E or polyphenols with gut microbiota); (3) clinical and translational studies evaluating their efficacy in preventing or managing chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, neurodegenerative disorders, and cancer); and (4) technological innovations in relation to enhancing the bioavailability, stability, and sustainable production of these nutrients.
We welcome original research, reviews, and meta-analyses encompassing in vitro, animal, and human studies. Submissions addressing genetic, epigenetic, and metabolic aspects of nutrient utilization, as well as public health strategies for nutrient fortification, are strongly encouraged. Our goal is to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and advance the understanding of how micronutrients and bioactive molecules collectively contribute to health optimization.
Dr. Jiaqiang Huang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- micronutrients
- bioactive molecules
- selenium-rich products
- polysaccharides
- polyphenols
- nutrient interactions
- health promotion
- disease prevention
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