Calorie Restriction in Human Health
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Carbohydrates".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 September 2025 | Viewed by 6
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Inflammatory biomarkers; metabolic diseases; diabetes; polyphenols; sirtuins
Interests: natural compounds; oxidative stress; inflammation; metabolic disease; diabetes; aging
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Calorie restriction (CR), which involves reducing calorie intake without causing malnutrition, has been demonstrated to enhance lifespan and improve health outcomes in various model organisms. The goal of this Special Issue is to delve into the concept of CR and its potential effects on human health and longevity. We aim to explore the diverse impacts of CR on human well-being, its role in aging, and the broader public health implications, particularly concerning the epidemic of metabolic diseases and healthspan. We invite contributions that investigate the biological mechanisms underlying the benefits of CR, such as its effects on metabolism, cellular repair, and inflammation. We also welcome papers on dietary approaches for implementing CR, as well as alternative methods like intermittent fasting, time-restricted eating, and the development of CR mimetics, which may provide similar health benefits without the need for sustained calorie reduction.
Dr. Anca Ungurianu
Prof. Dr. Denisa Marilena Margină
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- calorie restriction
- fasting
- dietary interventions
- healthspan
- disease prevention
- inflammation
- metabolic disease
- neurodegenerative disease
- aging
- epigenetics
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