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
- Lactation 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 amino acids in immunomodulation
- Nucleotides
- Glutamine, taurine and other amino acids
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:
- Insights into Dietary Therapies for Food Allergies (Deadline: 25 February 2026)
- The Impact of Food Allergy on Mental Health and Nutritional Management Strategies (Deadline: 5 March 2026)
- Diet on Gut Health and Celiac Disease (Deadline: 25 March 2026)
- Microbiota as Modulators of Immunometabolism (Deadline: 5 April 2026)
- Relationship Between Nutrition and Allergy and Immunity in Children (Deadline: 15 April 2026)
- Nutrition and Immune Modulation in Autoimmune Diseases (Deadline: 25 April 2026)
- Diet, the Exposome, and Immunity: Microbiota and Beyond (Deadline: 15 May 2026)
- Relationship Between Food Allergy and Human Health—2nd Edition (Deadline: 25 May 2026)
- Effect of Nutritional Supplements on Autoimmune Disease (Deadline: 25 May 2026)
- The Role of Dietary Management in Chronic Inflammation (Deadline: 25 May 2026)
- Nutritional Care in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Deadline: 25 June 2026)
- Nutritional and Behavioral Determinants of Metabolic Health in Rheumatic Diseases (Deadline: 15 July 2026)
- Gluten-Free Diet and Supportive Nutrition Care Plans (Deadline: 25 July 2026)
- Nutritional Intervention, Prevention, Diagnosis and New Treatments for Food Allergies (Deadline: 25 July 2026)
- Dietary Nutrient Interactions and Immune System Regulation (Deadline: 5 August 2026)
- Effects of Diets and Nutrients on Immunity (Deadline: 15 August 2026)
- Impact of the Maternal Exposome and Bank Conservation Techniques on the Immune Composition of Breast Milk and Its Consequences for Infant Health (Deadline: 15 August 2026)
- Effects of Genetic, Nutritional and Inflammatory Factors in Gastrointestinal Cancer (Deadline: 5 September 2026)
- Vitamins and Minerals in Immune Homeostasis: From Molecular Pathways to Clinical and Translational Applications (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions:
