Dietary Intervention in Gastrointestinal Functions

Dear Colleagues,

Dietary intervention is pivotal in shaping gastrointestinal functions and addressing related disorders. From influencing metabolism to modulating gastrointestinal hormones and microbiota, diet serves as a potent tool for supporting gastrointestinal well-being.

At the forefront of this issue lies the intricate correlation between diet and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), highlighting diet's pivotal role in both its pathophysiology and management. Additionally, we address the impact of diet on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), where dietary factors can influence intestinal inflammation through the dysregulation of the immune system, microbial dysbiosis and the alteration of intestinal permeability and the mucous layer. Recognizing these mechanisms, dietary changes hold promise as integral components of therapeutic strategies for IBD.

Moreover, this edition investigates the concept of intestinal permeability and its implications across various diseases. Through an exploration of dietary components and their potential to modulate intestinal permeability, this Special Issue seeks to offer valuable insights into strategies for preventing and managing conditions associated with intestinal barrier dysfunction.

We welcome contributions from esteemed researchers in the field to enrich this Special Issue with cutting-edge research and innovative perspectives, further enhancing our understanding of the intricate interplay between diet and gastrointestinal health.

Dr. Edoardo V. Savarino
Guest Editor

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• gastrointestinal health
• diet
• mucosal immunity
• gut microbiota
• low-FODMAP diet
• metabolic syndrome
• irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• intestinal permeability
• leaky gut
• nutritional therapy
• gut–brain axis
• probiotics
• prebiotics
• short-chain fatty acids