Gut Health and Nutrition
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2021) | Viewed by 3650
Special Issue Editor
Interests: nutritional physiology; gut health; host-pathogens interaction; mycotoxins; feed additives
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The gut plays a key role in the digestion and absorption of nutrients and is exposed to external factors that can challenge the health of the host. The relationship between nutrition and health is complex, dynamic, and multi-faceted. Recently, "gut health" has become even more crucial considering the efficiency and sustainability of livestock production. From a scientific point of view, however, a robust definition of gut health is still missing, indicating a lack of well-defined and measurable parameters. In general, studies on gut health in connection with nutrition and various infectious agents address scientific questions that are relevant to both animals’ and humans’ health.
This Special Issue aims to gather together innovative research on linking diet composition with gut physiology/immunology, the pathogenesis of enteric diseases, and the mode of action of feed components and animal feed additives in order to improve gut health in both animals and humans. This Special Issue also aims to present studies that show how gut health can be managed and animal performance maintained or enhanced in the absence of antibiotics by using feed additives.
Dr. Wageha Awad
Guest Editor
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