Impact of Macronutrients on Metabolism
A special issue of Metabolites (ISSN 2218-1989). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Metabolism".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 June 2024 | Viewed by 1386
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Poor metabolic health is often captured by the metabolic syndrome, which is considered a combination of metabolic dysfunctions including unfavorable blood glucose levels, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL), blood pressure and abdominal obesity. It is associated with a number of chronic health conditions and is established as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and some cancers.
In this context, diet plays an important role in primary and secondary prevention, but when it comes to the ideal distribution of macronutrients, the literature is inconclusive. A diet high in carbohydrates has frequently been associated with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome. Some studies conclude that replacing carbohydrates with any fat, particularly polyunsaturated fat, will improve metabolic functions. Positive effects are assumed for protein with increased intake.
What studies of carbohydrates, fats and protein have in common is an increasing emphasis on the role of quality and source, suggesting different metabolic responses by subgroups of macronutrients. This makes coming to an overall conclusion and the formulation of nutritional recommendations even more difficult.
The aim of this Special Issue is to elucidate the role of macronutrient intake, their combinations and interactions in the diet on the pathway to metabolic function and dysfunction. Authors are invited to submit original research or systematic reviews examining one of the following aspects:
- Identification of pathways that explain the association between macronutrient intake and metabolic response/health (common markers of metabolic health, metabolomic approaches, metabolic disease risk)
- Acute or chronic metabolic response after intake of certain macronutrients
- The role of dietary macronutrient combinations and substitutions
- The relevance of macronutrient source and quality
- Recent findings from longitudinal studies or randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews and meta-analyses are highly appreciated and warmly welcomed.
Dr. Janine Wirth
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- carbohydrate intake
- dietary protein
- chronic metabolic response
