Functional Lipids and Human Health
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Lipids".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2025 | Viewed by 112
Special Issue Editor
Interests: sphingolipids; sphingolipid metabolism; dietary lipids; fatty acids; aging; human health
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advancements have underscored the pivotal role of functional lipids in human health, revealing their profound impact beyond mere energy sources. These lipids not only serve as structural components of cellular membranes but also play crucial roles in signal transduction and gene expression, influencing various physiological processes. Importantly, emerging research highlights their potential to modulate aging, inflammatory responses, and overall metabolic health. Moreover, the interplay between lipid metabolism and gut microbiota composition has garnered considerable attention, suggesting a profound link between dietary lipids, microbial ecology, and human health outcomes. This Special Issue on 'Functional Lipids and Human Health' aims to explore these intricate relationships, presenting cutting-edge research on how specific lipid interventions may mitigate inflammation, improve metabolic function, potentially delay aging, benefit neurodegenerative diseases, and alleviate chronic diseases. By synthesizing current findings and future perspectives, this collection seeks to deepen our understanding of the multifaceted roles of functional lipids in promoting human health and well-being.
We invite contributions that elucidate these mechanisms and their implications, fostering a comprehensive dialogue on the transformative potential of functional lipids in healthcare.
Best regards,
Prof. Dr. Jingjing Duan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- dietary lipids
- lipid metabolism
- human health
- functional lipids
- sphingolipids
- cholesterol
- phospholipids
- fatty acids
- nutrition
- lipidomics
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