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Nutrients publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Diabetes Mellitus and Nutritional Supplements (2nd Edition) submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open
Keywords: vitamins; saturated fatty acids; unsaturated fatty acids; proteins; minerals; diabetes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Diabetes)
Advanced Explorations of L-Arginine-Nitric Oxide and Nitrate-Nitrite-Nitric Oxide Pathways in Vascular and Metabolic Health
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open
Keywords: endothelial function; arterial stiffness; hypertension; hyperglycemia; dietary nitrates; arginine; citrulline; nitric oxide; amino acids; beet root; watermelon
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Harnessing Natural Bioactives for Sustainable Nutrition and Chronic Disease Control
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural products; chronic disease control; health promotion; antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; immunomodulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Plant-Based Diets: Nutritional Adequacy, Bioactive Compounds, and In Vitro Cellular Bioactivity Assessment submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open
Keywords: in vitro assays; phytochemicals; polyphenols; cellular bioactivity; extracts; by-products
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Role of Bioactive Compounds in Oxidative Stress and Inflammation submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compounds; oxidative stress; inflammation; antioxidants; polyphenols; flavonoids; flavonoids; dietary supplements; chronic diseases; bioavailability; therapeutic applications  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Life’s Essential 8 for Pregnant Women and Children: New Evidence from Epidemiological and Genetic Studies
edited by Qian Yang, and Jiayao Xu
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open
Keywords: lifestyle; physical activity; smoking; sleep; nutrition; body weight control; cholesterol control; glucose; blood pressure; Mendelian randomization; triangulation; mental health; pregnancy disorders; perinatal health; children
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Diet and Digestive Tract Cancers: Investigating the Nutritional Influences on Gastrointestinal Carcinogenesis
edited by and Ángel Lanas
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open
Keywords: gastrointestinal cancer; colon cancer; stomach cancer; esophageal cancer; pancreatic cancer; dietary patterns; vitamin D deficiency; ultra-processed foods; sweetened beverages; nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Microplastics and Human Health: Role of Food Nutrients in Metabolic Disorders
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrients; microplastics; metabolic diseases; Nrf2 pathway; epigenetic modifications; organoids; spheroids; inflammation; oxidative stress; personalized nutritional medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Nutritional Attributes and Health Implications of Novel, Non-Conventional, and Reformulated Foods
edited by
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open
Keywords: novel foods; non-conventional foods; functional foods; reformulated foods; bioactive compounds; anti-nutritive factors; human nutrition; metabolic diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Dietary Strategies and Mechanistic Insights in Pediatric Allergies
edited by Urszula Jedynak-Wąsowicz and Ewa Cichocka-Jarosz
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open
Keywords: pediatric allergic diseases; IgE-mediated food allergy; non-IgE-mediated food allergy; food anaphylaxis; eosinophilic esophagitis; pollen– food allergy syndrome; elimination diet; oral immunotherapy; food allergy prevention; early-life nutrition; tolerance induction; gut microbiota; nutritional strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Dietary and Nutritional Guidelines for Cancer Patient
edited by Adriana Coletta
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; nutrition; cancer survivorship; outcomes; malnutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Nutritional Intervention for Esophageal Diseases
edited by Ryo Ogawa
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: esophageal cancer; esophageal diseases; nutritional intervention; nutritional support; perioperative management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Different Dietary Patterns and Exercise Modalities in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus with Hybrid Closed-Loop Systems submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open
Keywords: exercise; hybrid closed-loop systems; nutrition; dietary patterns; type 1 diabetes; physical activity; glycemic control; insulin metrics; macronutrients; micronutrients
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Diabetes)
Advances in Nutritional Screening, Diagnosis, and Therapy with Smart Technologies and AI submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open
Keywords: enteral nutrition; artificial intelligence; machine learning; nutritional support; pediatric nutrition; clinical nutrition; deep learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition Methodology & Assessment)
Personalized Nutrition and Metabolic Health in Gestational Diabetes submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 637 | Submission Open
Keywords: gestational diabetes; nutrition; chrononutrition’ energy requirements; carbohydrates; protein; lipids; maternal outcome; fetal outcome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Proceedings of the 7th International Conference “Vitamin D—Minimum, Maximum, Optimum”
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 956 | Submission Open
Keywords: vitamin D; 25(OH)D; pleiotropic effect; endocrine society guidelines; prevention of vitamin D insufficiency; treatment of vitamin D deficiency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
Physical Exercise and Nutrition on the Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 25328 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical exercise; nutrition; gut microbiota; gut permeability; probiotics; prebiotics; physical training; gastrointestinal motility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics and Probiotics)
Feature Papers in Proteins and Amino Acids in Relation to Human Health
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submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15352 | Submission Open
Keywords: health; disease; proteins; amino acids; cells; humans; biomarkers; bioactives
(This special issue belongs to the Section Proteins and Amino Acids)
Dietary Supplement in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Nutritional Assessment
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submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13584 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodegenerative conditions; nutritional biomarkers; gut– brain axis; probiotics; macro nutrients and micro nutrients
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Addressing Muscle Mass and Strength Loss: Nutritional Insights and Strategies submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10782 | Submission Open
Keywords: in-hospital patient care; diet; malnutrition; nutritional supplements; frailty; lifestyle interventions; physical activity; muscle loss; muscle mass
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Anticancer Activities of Dietary Phytochemicals: 2nd Edition submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10063 | Submission Open
Keywords: phytochemicals; dietary; nutrients; bioactivities; isolation and identification; cancers; cancer cytotoxicity; cancer therapy; cancer prevention; cancer metastasis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Prevention Effects and Molecular Mechanisms of Dietary Bioactive Compounds Against Chronic Diseases
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submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6577 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive components; chronic diseases; flavonoids; saponins; molecular mechanism; gut microbiota
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Perinatal Outcomes and Early-Life Nutrition submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5534 | Submission Open
Keywords: developmental origins of health and disease (DOHaD); perinatal nutrition; maternal complications; fetal development; breastfeeding; infant feeding behavior; low birth weight; small-for-gestational age; preterm birth; dietary counseling; supplementation; food fortification; lifestyle
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Mediterranean Diet: Health Benefits and Sustainability submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4536 | Submission Open
Keywords: mediterranean diet; dietary patterns; healthy dietary pattern; environmental sustainability; environmental footprint; climate change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Pathogenesis, Treatment, and Complications of Childhood Malnutrition
edited by Michael Freemark
submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3300 | Submission Open
Keywords: maternal nutrition; prenatal growth; growth failure; wasting; metabolomics; microbiome; enteropathy; mortality; cognition; adiposity; cardiometabolic risk
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Health Significance of Insufficient Dietary Choline During the Human Lifecycle
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submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2496 | Submission Open
Keywords: pregnancy; preterm infants; fetal development; cystic fibrosis; short bowel disease; genetic variability; choline deficiency; hepatosteatosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)
Interconnected Pathways: The Associations of Insufficient Physical Activity and Unhealthy Diet with Students' Cardiometabolic and Mental Health Outcomes submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2333 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical activity; physical fitness; nutrition; dietary habit; cardiometabolic health; cardiovascular risk; obesity; metabolic syndrome; mental health; depression; anxiety; cognitive function; academic achievement; epidemiological studies; public health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Epidemiology)
Nutritional Modulation in Aging and Metabolic Syndrome: Combating Obesity, Vascular Disease and Frailty
edited by , Maik Gollasch, Carla Jeane-Aguiar and Daniele Teixeira Alves
submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1870 | Submission Open
Keywords: metabolic syndrome; physical exercise; life qualit; obesity; dyslipidemia; aging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
The Impact of Human Milk’s Structure–Function on Early Human Health and Lifespan
edited by Ilaria Farella and
submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1784 | Submission Open
Keywords: human milk composition; breastfeeding; bioactive molecules; structural properties of human milk; milk oligosaccharides; neonatal immune development; gut microbiota and breastfeeding; nutritional programming; developmental origins of health and disease; early-life nutrition; long-term health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Anti-Cancer and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Antioxidant-Rich Natural Food submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1719 | Submission Open
Keywords: antioxidants; chronic inflammation; cancer prevention; bioactive compounds; oxidative stress; anti-inflammatory foods; preventive nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Microbiota as Modulators of Immunometabolism
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submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiota-influenced immune function and metabolism; inflammation; metabolic diseases; health outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)
Sex Differences in Energy Metabolism and Nutritional Requirements in Exercise and Sport submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: sex differences; energy metabolism; nutritional requirements; dietary supplements; sports performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Nutrient-Driven Modulation of the Gut Virome and Bacteriome: Implications for Brain Aging and Neurodegeneration
edited by and Marta Balietti
submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut virome; gut bacteriome; brain aging; neurodegeneration; age-related dementia; dietary modulation; microbiota– gut– brain axis; neuroinflammation; nutrients; metagenomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)
Fermented Foods and Health Modulation
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submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 596 | Submission Open
Keywords: fermented foods; health modulation; gut microbiome; bioactive components; bioactive peptides; short-chain fatty acids; probiotics; chronic diseases; type 2 diabetes; cardiovascular disease; obesity; intestinal disorders; inflammatory bowel disease; irritable bowel syndrome; hyperuricemia; gout; neurological conditions; anxiety; depression; dermatological issues; atopic dermatitis; oral health; immune-related disorders; gastrointestinal barrier integrity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics and Probiotics)
The Role of Different Dietary Patterns on Anxiety and Depression submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9428 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet quality; depression; anxiety; gut– brain axis; dietary fiber
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Advances in Nutrition and Dietetics in Gastroenterology submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6318 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; management; metabolic fatty liver disease; cancer; gut microbiota; clinical symptoms; quality of life; body composition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Recent Advances in Dietary Polysaccharides for Human Health and Diseases submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5629 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive carbohydrates; dietary fiber; non-starch polysaccharides; prebiotic polysaccharides; resistant starch; starch; chronic diseases; gut health; gut microbiome; physiological functions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbohydrates)
Integration of Nutritional and Psychological Interventions in the Management of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Other Eating Disorders submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3917 | Submission Open
Keywords: anorexia nervosa; bulimia nervosa; binge-eating disorder; eating disorder; treatment; nutritional intervention; diet; psychotherapy; cognitive behavior therapy; family therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition Methodology & Assessment)
Time-Restricted Eating, Circadian Rhythms, and Cardiometabolic Risk
edited by and Krista Varady
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2850 | Submission Open
Keywords: time-restricted eating; circadian rhythms; obesity; cardiometabolic risk; intermittent fasting; chrononutrition; metabolic syndrome; type 2 diabetes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)
Nutritional Status in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
edited by Rosario Alonso-Domínguez and Teresa Vicente-García
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2538 | Submission Open
Keywords: aged; geriatric assessment; nutritional status; nutrition disorders/diagnosis; nutrition disorders/prevention and control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Effects of Diet During Breastfeeding on Infants
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submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2531 | Submission Open
Keywords: breastfeeding; post-partum; nutritional profile; neonate; microbiota; metabolism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)
Nutritional Insights and Challenges in Gastrointestinal Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1179 | Submission Open
Keywords: gastrointestinal diseases; malabsorption; gut microbiome; inflammation; co-morbidities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Dietary Recommendations for Clinical Patients After Diagnosis
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submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 924 | Submission Open
Keywords: food; diet; clinical nutrition; malnutrition; comprehensive nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition Methodology & Assessment)
The Role of Berry Phytochemicals in Treating Obesity, Inflammation and Associated Comorbidities submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 777 | Submission Open
Keywords: berry fruits; phytochemicals; obesity; anti-inflammatory effects; antioxidant activity; cardiovascular disease; metabolic disorders; diabetes; neurodegenerative diseases; cytokines; chemokines; adipokines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
Hydration Status in Athletes
edited by Brendon P. McDermott
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 588 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydration assessment; hyponatremia; fluid overload; sweat rate; dehydration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)
Understanding the Metabolic Disease Landscape — Diet or Genes or Both? submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes; obesity; metabolic syndrome; metabolic bone disease; diet-related diseases; genetic risk; genotyping; autophagy; nutrigenomics; next-generation sequencing; oxidative stress; microbiome; nutrients; personalized treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics)
Nutritional Intervention and Clinical Management for Musculoskeletal Diseases
edited by Ioannis Kanakis and
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open
Keywords: osteoporosis; osteoarthritis; sarcopenia; nutrients; clinical management; dietary interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
Perinatal Nutrition, Mental Health, and Offspring Growth and Development
edited by Garumma Feyissa
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: perinatal depression; perinatal mental health; gestational diabetes; perinatal nutritional status; food security; substance use; nutritional supplementation; birth weight; birth outcomes; perinatal metabolism; infant and child growth; child feeding
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)
Nutritional Interventions to Enhance Skeletal Muscle Function and Metabolism in Aging
edited by Zahra Farahnak and
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open
Keywords: skeletal muscle; nutrition; nutritional interventions; muscle function; muscle metabolism; aging; healthy aging; muscle structure; chronic disease; frailty; muscle physiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)
Nutritional Approaches in Autoimmune Diseases and Patient Outcomes
edited by Blanca Rueda-Medina and
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open
Keywords: autoimmune diseases; nutrition; dietary interventions; inflammation; immune modulation; gut microbiota; micronutrients; personalized nutrition; chronic disease management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)
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