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Effects of Diet and Nutrition on Aging and Age-Related Disorders

A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Geriatric Nutrition".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 March 2025 | Viewed by 912

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Center for Integrative Conservation, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Menglun 666303, China
Interests: nutrition; immunology; polyunsaturated fatty acids; lipid metabolism; autoimmune diseases
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Dear Colleagues,

This past decade has seen an increase in aging research. Aging is defined as a time-dependent functional decline and is a risk factor for several conditions in older people, including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, neurodegenerative diseases, sarcopenia, osteoporosis, cataract, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. On the other hand, successful aging in the absence of disease and disability while maintaining high cognitive and physical functioning is possible through the adoption of healthy lifestyles.

To date, twelve molecular, cellular, and systematic hallmarks of aging have been proposed, and these hallmarks provide a basis for anti-aging intervention. Nutrition and diet have emerged as major modifiable factors that modulate the aging process. Diet as a whole or certain nutrients and bioactive compounds can affect all the hallmarks of aging, accelerating or halting the pace of aging. Dietary restriction and certain dietary patterns have been shown to promote longevity. Some phytochemicals are shown to remarkably reverse the aging process. Identifying dietary factors and individual components will aid in the promotion of healthy aging and prevent or delay age-related diseases through healthy eating. This Special Issue welcomes research or review papers looking at the effects of nutrition and diet on aging and age-related pathologies.

Prof. Dr. Ping Zhang
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Keywords

  • anti-aging nutrients
  • diet diversity
  • gut microbiome
  • healthy aging
  • aging-related pathologies

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The Impact of Dietary Fiber on Cardiovascular Diseases: A Scoping Review
by Lu Zhang, Yifei Chen, Qiaoren Yang, Jun Guo, Siyu Zhou, Tian Zhong, Ying Xiao, Xi Yu, Ke Feng, Ye Peng, Zhong Han, Feifei Feng and Ling Wang
Nutrients 2025, 17(3), 444; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17030444 - 25 Jan 2025
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Background/Objectives: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, placing an ever-increasing burden on healthcare systems. Dietary factors play a crucial role in the development and progression of CVD. Among them, dietary fiber has emerged as a potential [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, placing an ever-increasing burden on healthcare systems. Dietary factors play a crucial role in the development and progression of CVD. Among them, dietary fiber has emerged as a potential modifiable factor with the potential to impact CVD risk. However, the specific and independent effects of dietary fiber on CVD are still not fully understood, making this area of research both challenging and of great significance. Methods: The publications of human studies involving the impact of dietary fiber on CVD were retrieved from databases including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library, CBM, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI). A search was conducted within these databases for studies published between 2014 and 20 March 2024. The included literature was screened and summarized. Results: A total of seven articles were included, and the related studies encompassed various types of dietary fiber, including soluble and insoluble dietary fiber, as well as research from different countries and regions. The outcome indicators involved an important measure known as the hazard ratio (HR). Conclusions: Increasing the intake of dietary fiber could reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases through various mechanisms. To increase the consumption of dietary fiber from multiple sources, it would be beneficial to develop and promote healthcare interventions to enhance people’s awareness of the health benefits of dietary fiber, promote the consumption of fiber-rich foods, and advocate for a healthier diet. Full article
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