Nutrients

Optimizing Muscle Health, Exercise Recovery and Sports Performance Through Nutritional Strategies

edited by Álvaro López Samanes

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1320 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise recovery; nutritional strategies; skeletal muscle function; bioactive compounds; dietary supplements; personalized nutrition; oxidative stress; ergogenic aids; nutrient timing; sex-specific responses

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

The Functional Properties and Health Benefits of Carbohydrates

edited by Taskeen Niaz and

Alan Mackie

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 569 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocarriers; food fortifications; nutraceuticals; food packaging; gut health; microbiome; digestibility; nutrient release; polymer characterization; sustainable polysaccharides

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbohydrates)

Advances in Exploring the Relationship Between Diet, Body Composition, and Athletic Performance

edited by Goran Sporiš

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 364 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet; body composition; athletic performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Plant Bioactives and Microbial Metabolites in Chronic Disease Prevention

edited by

Narandalai Danshiitsoodol

and Masafumi Noda

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 246 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbial metabolites; short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs); gut microflora; gut barrier; chronic disease; plant bioactive; probiotics; prebiotics; bioconversion; immunity, anti-inflammation; antioxidation; anti-obesity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)

Micronutrients and Bioactive Molecules: Their Development, Interaction, and Impact on Human Health—2nd Edition

edited by

Jiaqiang Huang

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12630 | Submission Open

Keywords: micronutrients; bioactive molecules; selenium-rich products; polysaccharides; polyphenols; nutrient interactions; health promotion; disease prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)

Maternal Nutrition: Developmental Origins of Health and Disease

edited by Akio Nakamura

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6250 | Submission Open

Keywords: DOHaD (developmental origins of health and disease); maternal nutrition; pregnancy; lifestyle-related diseases; psychiatric disorders; fetal development; preconception care; interdisciplinary research; interdisciplinary research; pregnancy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)

Natural Bioactives for a Healthy and Sustainable Diet

edited by

Josiana A. Vaz

and

Filipa Mandim

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2761 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; bioactive compounds; functional foods; nutritional biochemistry; health-promoting natural products; human nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)

The Possible Role of Bioactive Compounds in Food in the Prevention of Neurodegenerative Diseases

edited by

Juan Segura-Aguilar

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1750 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; neurodegenerative diseases; neurodegeneration; Parkinson’s disease; Alzheimer's disease; neuroprotection; antioxidants; phytocompounds; anti-inflammatory compounds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)

The Gut Microbiome: Mechanisms and Therapies in Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases

edited by Tatiana Marquez-Lago and Lyse A Norian

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1710 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbiome; multi-omics; translational; communicable diseases; non-communicable diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)

Nutritional Management for Children with Inherited Metabolic Diseases

edited by

Stefano Stagi

and

Federico Baronio

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1280 | Submission Open

Keywords: inherited metabolic diseases; inborn errors of metabolism; medical nutrition therapy; pediatric nutrition; phenylketonuria; organic acidemias; urea cycle disorders; fatty acid oxidation disorders; glycogen storage diseases; newborn screening; metabolic control; rare diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

The Taste–Nutrition Interface: How Gustatory Signaling Modulates Metabolic Responses

edited by

Iole Tomassini Barbarossa

and

Melania Melis

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1171 | Submission Open

Keywords: taste sensitivity; taste receptors; metabolisms; sensory nutrition; genetic variations in taste

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)

Dietary Intake Assessment: Trends and Consumer Perspective

edited by

Małgorzata Ewa Drywień

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 990 | Submission Open

Keywords: dietary intake assessment; nutrition research methods; consumer perspective; dietary trends; digital health technologies; data quality and validity; eating behavior; public health nutrition; personalized nutrition; interdisciplinary research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition Methodology & Assessment)

Prebiotics, Probiotics and Synbiotics in Child Development

edited by

Stephen J. Allen

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 922 | Submission Open

Keywords: prebiotic; probiotic; synbiotic; child development; gut microbiome; gut–brain axis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Dietary Nutrient Interactions and Immune System Regulation

edited by Yaozhong Hu

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 362 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet; nutrient; probiotics; prebiotics; immunity; intervention; chronic diseases; metabolite

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional Immunology)

Clinical Nutrition and Oncologic Outcomes in Cancer Survivors—2nd Edition

edited by

Livia Augustin

and Alessio Filippone

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 271 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision oncology nutrition; metabolic dysregulation; gut–microbiome–immune axis; short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs); treatment tolerability; cancer-related fatigue; mediterranean diet; dietary fiber; quality of life (QoL)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Microbiome, Nutrition, and Neurodevelopment in a One Health Perspective: From Early-Life Programming to Autism

edited by Valentina Biagioli and

Pasquale Striano

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open

Keywords: early-life microbiome; maternal diet; antibiotic exposure; breastfeeding; environmental factors; microbiota–gut–brain axis; neurodevelopment; autism spectrum disorder

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

The Roles of Diet and Physical Activity on Well-Being in Children and Adolescents

edited by

Fernando Rodríguez Rodríguez

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

Keywords: school; active behaviour; 24 h-movement; health nutrition; obesity; overweight; foods; dietary habits; ecological models; gender disparities; lifestyle

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Plant Bioactive Compounds and Gut Microbiota Modulation in Chronic Disease Prevention

edited by

Fang Chen

and Chen Ma

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant bioactive compounds; gut microbiota; host-microbiota interaction; microbiota-derived metabolites; chronic inflammation; precision nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)

Precision Nutrition in Maternal and Infant Health

edited by

Yajun Xu

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision nutrition; maternal and infant health; first 1000 days; multi-omics; microbiome; growth; neurodevelopment; immune function; metabolic; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Micronutrients and Multidimensional Oral Health: Nutritional, Microbiome and Systemic Perspectives

edited by

Rosa Alessio

and Mirko Martelli

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open

Keywords: vitamins; micronutrients; human nutrition; oral health; oral microbiome; periodontal health; inflammation; nutritional deficiencies; oxidative stress; systemic health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

The Emerging Role of Synbiotic Supplementation in Human Health

edited by

Sathish Kumar Natarajan

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: synbiotics; gut microbiome; probiotics; prebiotics; short-chain fatty acids; intestinal barrier function; immune modulation; microbial metabolites; metagenomics; multi-omics; dysbiosis; gut–brain axis; functional nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics)

Oral Function and Nutrient Intake in the Elderly

edited by Hiroyuki Nakamura

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral function; oral frailty; tooth loss; mastication; nutrient intake; malnutrition; older adults; oral–gut–brain axis; solitary eating; healthy aging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)

Mediterranean Diet and Diabetes Mellitus: From Prevention to Treatment

edited by

María Rosa Bernal-López

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open

Keywords: insulin sensitivity; glycemic control; HbA1c reduction; cardiovascular risk reduction; dietary compounds; polyphenols; anti-inflammatory diet; beta-cell function; metabolic syndrome; incretins; endothelial function; gut microbiota; glucagon-like peptide-1/GLP-1; prediabetes management; physical activity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Diabetes)

Nutritional and Multidisciplinary Support for Improving Quality of Life in Liver Disease

edited by

Kenya Kamimura

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet; nutrition; liver disease; multi-disciplinary collaboration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Human Milk: Bioactive Components and Implications for Infant Development

edited by

Elena Sinkiewicz-Darol

and

Robert D. Roghair

submission deadline 5 Feb 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 18011 | Submission Open

Keywords: human milk; human milk processing; donor milk; infant feeding; personalized infant nutrition; lactation; human milk microbiota; human milk epigenetics; infant development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Nutritional Perspectives in Obesity Treatments

edited by

Grażyna Nowicka

submission deadline 5 Feb 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 17205 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity; metabolic bariatric surgery; obesity pharmacotherapy; intervention; nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)

Sleep and Diet: Exploring Interactive Associations on Human Health—2nd Edition

edited by

Egeria Scoditti

, Nicola Luigi Bragazzi and

Sergio Garbarino

submission deadline 5 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6682 | Submission Open

Keywords: sleep; sleep disorders; sleep health; circadian sleep–wake cycle; metabolism; diet; nutrients; nutritional epidemiology; personalized and precision nutrition; eating disorders; health; well-being; mental health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)

Enhancing Dietary Assessments and Nutritional Monitoring Through Digital Health Monitoring and Intervention

edited by Theodore Walls and

Megan A. McCrory

submission deadline 5 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5081 | Submission Open

Keywords: wearable devices; dietary assessment; eating behavior; food images; eating patterns; chrononutrition; chronic disease risk; internet of things (IoT); ambulatory monitoring; ecological momentary assessment; food photography; real-time measurement; intensive longitudinal data; multiple behavior monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition Methodology & Assessment)

Polyphenols in Neurological Health: Exploring Prevention, Management and Mechanistic Insights

edited by Cong Lu

submission deadline 5 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1786 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyphenolic compounds; mechanism of action; dose–response relationship; structure–activity relationship; key signaling pathways; depression; anxiety; cognitive dysfunction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Neuro Sciences)

Dietary Polyphenols in Health and Disease: New Insights in Bioactivity, Bioavailability and Personalized Nutrition

edited by

Akiko Kojima-Yuasa

submission deadline 5 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1546 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidants; reactive oxygen species; Nrf2; lifestyle-related diseases; obesity; cancer; neurodegenerative diseases; inflammatory diseases; cardiovascular diseases; bioavailability; gut microbiota; personalized nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)

Microbiome and Mental Health in the Era of Precision Nutrition

edited by Alika K. Maunakea and Samia Valeria Ozorio Dutra

submission deadline 5 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1010 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbiome; gut–brain axis; mental health; depression; anxiety; prebiotics; probiotics; nutrition; epigenetics; inflammation; metabolomics; precision nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics)

Nutrient Intake, Metabolism, and Aging

edited by Euler Esteves Ribeiro, Maria Fernanda Manica-Cattani and

Ivana Beatrice Manica Da Cruz

submission deadline 5 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 688 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthy aging; nutrient intake; metabolic health; nutritional gerontology; precision nutrition; inflammation; aging; oxidative stress; bioactive compounds; functional foods; gut microbiota; nutrigenomics; sarcopenia; frailty syndrome; neurodegenerative diseases; psychiatric disorders

(This special issue belongs to the Section Geriatric Nutrition)

Dietary Strategies for Weight Management in Clinical Practice

edited by Valentina Ponzo and Ilaria Goitre

submission deadline 5 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity; weight management; dietary strategies; nutritional recommendations; anti-obesity medications; personalized nutrition; dietary patterns; lifestyle interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Obesity)

Iron Deficiency Anemia: Global Burden, Dietary and Other Risk Factors, Diagnostic Biomarkers and Novel Treatment Strategies

edited by

Dietmar Enko

submission deadline 5 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open

Keywords: iron deficiency anemia; iron metabolism; global health; nutritional deficiency; ferritin; hepcidin; zinc protoporphyrin; dietary risk factors; micronutrient deficiency; malnutrition; anemia diagnosis; chronic inflammation; pregnancy and anemia; oral iron therapy; intravenous iron

(This special issue belongs to the Section Micronutrients and Human Health)

Diet-Driven Gut Microbiota Modulation: Microbial Metabolism, Nutrient Utilization, and Implications for Health

edited by

Jinjin Chen

and Yilan Liu

submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open

Keywords: gut microbiota; diet; nutrition; probiotics; prebiotics; postbiotics; synbiotics; functional foods; food-derived nutrients; microbial metabolism; probiotic function; microbial metabolites; nutrient utilization; gut health; nutritional outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics)

Bioactive Compounds and Functional Foods in Human Health—3rd Edition

edited by

Vassilis Athanasiadis

and

Stavros I. Lalas

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 8077 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidants; bioactive compounds; food technology; functional food; green extraction techniques; health potentials; molecular mechanisms; polyphenols; shelf life; vitamins

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)

The Role of Foods and Dietary Supplements in Supporting Health and Reducing Consumption and Reliance on Medications

edited by Kaj Winther

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5993 | Submission Open

Keywords: herbs; vegetables; dietary supplements; raw foods; processed foods; functional foods; food supplements; plant by-products; medical plants; plant extractions; side effects; medicine consumption; medicine reliance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)

Protein Intake and Kidney Disease

edited by Liliana Garneata

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3189 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic kidney disease; low protein diet; progression; pre-dialysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Proteins and Amino Acids)

Nutrition-Based Modulation of Diabetes and Its Long-Term Complications: Mechanisms, Biomarkers, and Clinical Outcomes

edited by Carlo Domenico Maida and

Rosario Norrito

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2956 | Submission Open

Keywords: diabetes; nutrition; dietary patterns; cardiovascular complications; renal complications; endothelial dysfunction; inflammation; microbiome; biomarkers; precision nutrition; GLP‑1 receptor agonists; SGLT2 inhibitors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Diabetes)

Diet Quality and Nutritional Status Among Pregnant Women

edited by

Qian Lin

and

Jihua Chen

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2831 | Submission Open

Keywords: pregnancy nutrition; diet quality; dietary pattern; nutritional metabolism; maternal and child health; ultra-processed foods (UPFs); digital health/AI in nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition in Women)

Nutritional Strategies for Muscle Recovery and Exercise Adaptations

edited by

Giuseppe Cerullo

and

Cristian Petri

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2202 | Submission Open

Keywords: delayed onset muscle soreness; sport nutrition; recovery; muscle damage; recovery strategies; dietary supplements; inflammation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Nutrition)

Metabolic Benefits of Dietary Prebiotics in Humans

edited by

Katarzyna Skrypnik

and

Damian Skrypnik

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1916 | Submission Open

Keywords: prebiotics; gut microbiota; metabolic health; short-chain fatty acids; insulin sensitivity; obesity; dietary interventions; inflammation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics)

Prebiotics and the Mind: Exploring Connections to Mental Health and Psychiatric Outcomes

edited by

Joanna Rog

and

Andrew McKune

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 895 | Submission Open

Keywords: prebiotics; gut-brain axis; mental health; nutritional psychiatry; gut microbiome; mood disorders

(This special issue belongs to the Section Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics)

Dietary Therapy Targeting Complications in Type 2 Diabetes

edited by

Manuela Meireles

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 311 | Submission Open

Keywords: type 2 diabetes; dietary therapy; diabetes complications; nutrition; functional foods; bioactive compounds; insulin resistance; glycemic control; clinical nutrition; nutritional interventions; metabolic health; metabolic syndrome

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Diabetes)

Impact of Maternal Nutritional Status on Early Neurodevelopment in Infant

edited by

Mònica Bulló

, Francisco Algaba-Chueca and Elisa Félix-Soriano

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 311 | Submission Open

Keywords: maternal nutrition; neurodevelopment; pregnancy; nutrients; metabolic health; infant development; early life nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Effects of Functional Foods and Nutriceuticals on Chronic Diseases

edited by

Lin Lei

and Wensen He

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional foods; nutriceuticals; chronic diseases; metabolic health; inflammation; oxidative stress; gut microbiota; disease prevention; dietary intervention; phytochemicals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Nutrition)

Optimizing Iron Status Through Nutritional Interventions: Implications for Anemia and Child Development

edited by Ananya Datta Mitra and Ralph Green

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: iron deficiency; pediatric anemia; nutritional interventions; iron supplementation; food fortification; dietary strategies; iron bioavailability; child nutrition; early-life nutrition; maternal nutrition; micronutrient deficiency; growth and development; neurodevelopment; public health nutrition; prevention and management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Human Milk Composition: New Insights and Strategies to Improve Breastfeeding Quality

edited by

Diego Gazzolo

and Ebe D’Adamo

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: human milk; human milk composition; maternal nutrition; bioactive compounds; milk microbiome; infant nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nutrition)

Phytonutrients in Diseases of Affluence (2nd Edition)

edited by

PrzemysŁaw ł. Zalewski

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: diseases of affluence; anti-inflammatory effect; antioxidant properties; functional foods; innovative plant extract applications; mechanism of action; medicinal plants; phytochemicals; toxicity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)

Natural Compounds in the Nutritional Management of Liver and Metabolic Health

edited by

Chandra Shekhar H. Pareek

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-omics research; transcriptome analysis; nutrigenomics; metabolomics; bioinformatics; liver; metabolic health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)

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