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
- Lactancy 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 aminoacids in immunomodulation
- Nucleotides
- Glutamine, taurine and other aminoacids
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:
- Nutrition, Physical Activity Interventions for Children Immunity Development (Deadline: 5 May 2024)
- Nutrition and Immunobiology of Celiac Disease (Deadline: 5 May 2024)
- Coeliac Disease, Microscopic Colitis and Exclusion Diets—a Commemorative Issue in Honour of Dr. Fernando Fernández-Bañares (Deadline: 15 May 2024)
- Effects of Nutraceuticals on Intestinal Inflammation (Deadline: 15 May 2024)
- Immunomodulatory Effects of Dietary Polyphenols (Deadline: 5 June 2024)
- Inflammation and Nutritional Therapy (Deadline: 15 June 2024)
- Impacts of Micronutrients on Immune System and Inflammatory Diseases (Deadline: 25 June 2024)
- The Role of Diet in Autoimmune Disease (Deadline: 25 June 2024)
- New Insights into the Immunomodulatory Effects of Exercise, Nutrition and Supplementation on Aging, Health, Disease and Performance – What Have We Learned from Pre-clinical and Clinical Studies? (Deadline: 30 June 2024)
- Nutrition and Immunity in Early Childhood (Deadline: 5 July 2024)
- Recent Advances in Gluten-Free Diet and Celiac Disease (Deadline: 15 July 2024)
- The Role of Nutrition and Diet in Immune Regulation (Deadline: 15 July 2024)
- Celiac Disease and Gluten-Related Disorders: Nutritional Solutions (Deadline: 25 July 2024)
- Nutrition and Autoimmune Diseases (Deadline: 25 July 2024)
- Diet, Asthma and Respiratory Health (Deadline: 25 July 2024)
- Impact of Different Nutritional, Supplementation and Physical Activity Strategies on Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease—Second Edition (Deadline: 15 August 2024)
- Relationship between Food Allergy and Human Health (Deadline: 15 August 2024)
- Diet, Inflammation and Mental Health (Deadline: 15 August 2024)
- Nutrition Metabolism with Molecular Immunology (Deadline: 15 August 2024)
- Dietary Management of Rheumatic Diseases (Deadline: 25 August 2024)
- Dietary Nutrients and Additives on Gut Microbiota and Immunity (Deadline: 15 September 2024)
- Vital Connections between Immunometabolism, Immunonutrition and Health/Disease: A Look into the Future (Deadline: 30 September 2024)
- Food Intolerance and Food Allergy: Novel Aspects in a Changing World (Deadline: 25 December 2024)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions:
