Integration of Personalized Health Strategies in Nutrition—Nutritional Evaluation, Nutraceuticals and Probiotics

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

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Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 020956 Bucharest, Romania
Interests: prebiotics; probiotics; microbiota; microbiology control; infectious contaminants; food safety
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Dear colleagues,

The Crucial Role of Nutritional Evaluation

Nutritional evaluation plays a key role in achieving optimal health outcomes. By thoroughly analyzing an individual’s dietary habits, nutrient intake and metabolic health markers, healthcare professionals can pinpoint nutritional deficiencies and intolerances. This personalized analysis lays the groundwork for tailored nutritional plans, ensuring that each individual receives the right balance of nutrients.

Precision Nutrition: The Future of Personalized Dietary Planning

Precision nutrition takes personalized dietary planning to the next level. Utilizing genetic testing, microbiome analysis and metabolic profiling, it provides a deep understanding of an individual’s unique health blueprint. This approach enables highly customized nutrition strategies to improve health and manage chronic diseases effectively, representing a significant shift toward proactive and preventive health management.

A Shift Toward Proactive Healthcare

The integration of precision nutrition into healthcare signifies a move toward a more proactive and preventive approach to health. It considers the complex interactions between genetics, environment and lifestyle in determining health status and nutritional needs, focusing on the individual for optimal health outcomes.

Nutraceuticals and Probiotics

In the evolving landscape of health and nutrition, enhanced probiotics and nutritional evaluations are revolutionizing personalized wellness strategies. Probiotics, the beneficial gut bacteria, are pivotal in promoting digestive health, boosting the immune system, enhancing mental health and supporting overall well-being. Recent advancements have introduced targeted probiotic strains designed to tackle specific health issues, underscoring their importance in daily health routines.

The Importance of Practical Teaching in Nutrition

Practical teaching methods in nutrition, such as those offered by NutriSciLabs, are essential for bridging the gap between theory and practice. Workshops and hands-on training sessions are vital for learners to acquire skills in conducting nutritional assessments and developing customized nutrition plans. This practical experience prepares nutritionists and dietitians for the challenges of personalized nutrition counseling.

Call for Submissions

We invite submissions of original research articles, literature reviews and short communications that explore innovations in probiotics, nutritional evaluations and precision nutrition. Join us in advancing the field of health and nutrition toward a future where personalized dietary strategies are at the heart of optimal health management.

Prof. Dr. Andreea Letitia Arsene
Prof. Dr. Denisa Udeanu
Dr. Anca Lucia Pop
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Keywords

  • precision nutrition
  • nutritional evaluation
  • oral and gastrointestinal microbiota
  • food safety
  • fighting hunger
  • nutritional professionals
  • dietetics
  • food supplements
  • functional food
  • dietary patterns
  • food technology
  • sustainability
  • nutritional teaching
  • nutrition practical workshops
  • nutrition training
  • nutrition hands-on

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Dietary Influence on Drug Efficacy: A Comprehensive Review of Ketogenic Diet–Pharmacotherapy Interactions
by Simona Cristina (Nicolescu) Marinescu, Miruna-Maria Apetroaei, Marina Ionela (Ilie) Nedea, Andreea Letiția Arsene, Bruno Ștefan Velescu, Sorina Hîncu, Emilia Stancu, Anca Lucia Pop, Doina Drăgănescu and Denisa Ioana Udeanu
Nutrients 2024, 16(8), 1213; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/nu16081213 - 19 Apr 2024
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It is widely acknowledged that the ketogenic diet (KD) has positive physiological effects as well as therapeutic benefits, particularly in the treatment of chronic diseases. Maintaining nutritional ketosis is of utmost importance in the KD, as it provides numerous health advantages such as [...] Read more.
It is widely acknowledged that the ketogenic diet (KD) has positive physiological effects as well as therapeutic benefits, particularly in the treatment of chronic diseases. Maintaining nutritional ketosis is of utmost importance in the KD, as it provides numerous health advantages such as an enhanced lipid profile, heightened insulin sensitivity, decreased blood glucose levels, and the modulation of diverse neurotransmitters. Nevertheless, the integration of the KD with pharmacotherapeutic regimens necessitates careful consideration. Due to changes in their absorption, distribution, metabolism, or elimination, the KD can impact the pharmacokinetics of various medications, including anti-diabetic, anti-epileptic, and cardiovascular drugs. Furthermore, the KD, which is characterised by the intake of meals rich in fats, has the potential to impact the pharmacokinetics of specific medications with high lipophilicity, hence enhancing their absorption and bioavailability. However, the pharmacodynamic aspects of the KD, in conjunction with various pharmaceutical interventions, can provide either advantageous or detrimental synergistic outcomes. Therefore, it is important to consider the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic interactions that may arise between the KD and various drugs. This assessment is essential not only for ensuring patients’ compliance with treatment but also for optimising the overall therapeutic outcome, particularly by mitigating adverse reactions. This highlights the significance and necessity of tailoring pharmacological and dietetic therapies in order to enhance the effectiveness and safety of this comprehensive approach to managing chronic diseases. Full article
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