The Impact of Dietary Patterns on Inflammation, Allergies, and Gut Health
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutritional Immunology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 June 2025 | Viewed by 90
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Interests: pediatrics; gastrointestinal disease; cow’s milk protein allergy; abdominal ultrasound
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Dear Colleagues,
Nutrition plays a critical role in modulating gut health by influencing the gut microbiota, which plays a central role in digestion and immune function.
A diet rich in dietary fiber—which is found in fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains—supports the growth of beneficial microbes, promoting the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) such as butyrate. SCFAs enhance gut barrier integrity, reduce inflammation, and provide energy to colonic cells.
Conversely, diets high in processed foods, sugars, and unhealthy fats can lead to dysbiosis, an imbalance in the gut microbiota that is linked to a range of digestive disorders.
Furthermore, conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), celiac disease, and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) can be alleviated through targeted nutritional interventions. Additionally, it is known that certain dietary changes can help restore microbial balance, improve immune function, and alleviate symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders.
Thus, tailored nutrition is essential in managing and preventing these conditions and promoting gut health and overall wellbeing.
Dr. Corina Pienar
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- gut health
- digestive diseases
- microbiome
- IBD
- celiac disease
- IBS
- MASLD
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