Nutritional Immunology
A section of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643).
Section Information
Diet plays a role in almost every function in the body. Among others, diet is critical in maintaining an optimal immune function. Extensive research demonstrates the immunomodulatory properties of particular nutrients; however, in many cases, mechanisms still remain unclear.
This section invites authors to submit original research and review articles describing the impact and mechanisms underlying the relationship between nutrition and immunity. We are interested in articles describing this complex relationship in humans and also in animal models, either in health or during pathological processes, in which the dietary compounds may act by modulating the immune response. Studies performed in appropriate “in vitro” approaches are also welcome.
Subject Area
Potential topics include but are not limited to:
Dietary influence of the immune system on particular life periods and specific situations
- Gestation
- Lactancy and Breast Milk
- Infancy
- Senescence
- Exercise
- Stress
- Infection
- Immune mediated diseases: allergy, inflammation, autoimmunity, etc.
Immunomodulatory action of vitamins and minerals
- Vitamins A and D
- Vitamins B
- Vitamins C and E
- Vitamin D
- Minerals: Fe, Cu, Zn, Se, etc.
Polyphenols (phenolics and flavonoids) on immune function
- Pure polyphenols
- Plant extracts enriched in polyphenols
- Polyphenol metabolites
- Enriched polyphenol foods
- Other phytochemicals
Dietary fatty acids (FA) and modulation of immune function in health and disease
- FA and PUFA supplements
- Foods enriched in certain FA and PUFA
Nucleotides and aminoacids in immunomodulation
- Nucleotides
- Glutamine, taurine and other aminoacids
Microbial modulators and immune system
- Fiber
- Probiotics
- Prebiotics
- Symbiotics
- Postbiotics
- Dairy products
- Human milk oligosaccharides (HMO)
- Milk whey proteins and other components
- Milk banking
- Infant formulas components
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Coeliac Disease, Microscopic Colitis and Exclusion Diets—a Commemorative Issue in Honour of Dr. Fernando Fernández-Bañares (Deadline: 15 November 2024)
- Metabolic Health, Lifestyle and Nutritional Interventions in Chronic Inflammatory Diseases (Deadline: 15 November 2024)
- The Role of Microbiota and Diet in the Mucosal Immune System (Deadline: 5 December 2024)
- Novel Plant-Based Anti-inflammatory Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis (Deadline: 15 December 2024)
- Inflammation and Nutritional Therapy (Deadline: 15 December 2024)
- The Nutritional Management of Food Allergy in Children (Deadline: 25 December 2024)
- Food Intolerance and Food Allergy: Novel Aspects in a Changing World (Deadline: 25 December 2024)
- Dietary Interventions to Enhance the Intestinal Barrier to Counteract Infections (Deadline: 25 December 2024)
- Nutritional Problems Related to Rheumatic Disease (Deadline: 25 December 2024)
- Effects of Nutraceuticals on Intestinal Inflammation (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Impacts of Micronutrients on Immune System and Inflammatory Diseases (Deadline: 5 January 2025)
- Diet and Lifestyle Factors Associated with Allergic Diseases in Early Life (Deadline: 25 January 2025)
- The Role of Diet in Autoimmune Disease (Deadline: 25 January 2025)
- Nutrition, Physical Activity Interventions for Children Immunity Development (Deadline: 5 February 2025)
- Relationship Between Food Allergy and Human Health (Deadline: 15 February 2025)
- Nutrition and Autoimmune Diseases (Deadline: 15 February 2025)
- Nutritional Deficiency and Celiac Disease (Deadline: 15 February 2025)
- Selected Papers from the 1st International Conference on Nutritional Biochemistry and Immunology (Deadline: 25 February 2025)
- Implications of Diet and the Gut Microbiome in Neuroinflammation (Deadline: 25 February 2025)
- The Latest Achievements in Nutrition and Allergic Diseases (Deadline: 25 March 2025)
- Microbiome, Metabolites, and Allergic Diseases (Deadline: 25 March 2025)
- Exploring the Role of Nutrition in Modulating Allergies and Allergic Reactions (Deadline: 31 March 2025)
- Immunonutrition: Diet and Allergic Diseases (Deadline: 25 April 2025)
- Calcium Across the Life Cycle: A Pivotal Role in Aging and Age-Related Diseases (Deadline: 15 June 2025)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions: