Nutrition and Dietetics papers

Pofolia’s corpus holds 67 papers from Nutrition and Dietetics (1987–2026), each with a short summary. Below, the 20 most-cited, then the most recently added.

At a glance

• Most cited: Antioxidants and Reactive Oxygen Species: Shaping Human Health and Disease Outcomes (2025, 88 citations).
• The 20 papers listed have 836 citations between them.
• 13 of the 16 with a known journal quartile appeared in a Q1 journal.
• 15 have a free full text (open access).
• Most frequent journals: Foods, Antioxidants, BioChem.
• Published between 1987 and 2026.

Most cited

Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”. How to read the signals

• Antioxidants and Reactive Oxygen Species: Shaping Human Health and Disease Outcomes

  International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2025 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 54.36 · 88 citations · Open access

  Antioxidant therapies show promise in preclinical models for chronic diseases by restoring redox balance, but clinical translation is hampered by efficacy, safety, and bioavailability issues.

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• Therapeutic Strategies Targeting Oxidative Stress and Inflammation: A Narrative Review

  BioChem · 2025 · Q2 · FWCI 18.39 · 69 citations · Open access

  Emerging strategies like mitochondrial-targeted antioxidants, Nrf2 activators, and stem cell-derived exosomes show promise for treating chronic diseases linked to oxidative stress and inflammation, overcoming limitations of conventional therapies.

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• Vitamin Deficiency and Excess

  Oxford University Press eBooks · 2025 · 62 citations

  This chapter details the health consequences of both insufficient and excessive intake of specific vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12, C, A, D, E, K) and minerals (zinc, copper).

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• Butyrylated starch increases colonic butyrate concentration but has limited effects on immunity in healthy physically active individuals

  PubMed · 2026 · 60 citations

  Consuming butyrylated high amylose maize starch (HAMSB) twice daily for 28 days significantly increased total fecal butyrate (260%) and propionate (41%) compared to a control starch in healthy adults (n=41).

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• La Restauración en la Nueva España: Guerra, cambios de régimen y militarización entre 1814 y 1820

  Revista universitaria de historia militar · 2026 · FWCI 5.49 · 57 citations · Open access

  The absolutist restoration in New Spain (1814-1820) led to the fragmentation of the insurgency after Morelos's fall and increased militarization, evidenced by the growth of "realistas" militias and provincial government militarism.

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• Reactive oxygen species (ROS): sources, generation, disease pathophysiology, and antioxidants

  Discover Chemistry. · 2025 · FWCI 32.07 · 57 citations · Open access

  This review details the dual role of reactive oxygen species (ROS): beneficial at low concentrations for cellular regulation, but destructive at high levels, leading to diseases like cancer and diabetes. It covers ROS sources, molecular mechanisms of generation, and the role of various endogenous and exogenous antioxidants in scavenging them.

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• Therapeutic Applications and Mechanisms of Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) in Different Pathogenesis

  Biomolecules · 2025 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 33.91 · 55 citations · Open access

  Superoxide dismutase (SOD) enzyme regulation can reduce oxidative stress, offering therapeutic potential against diseases like neurodegeneration, cancer, and radiation damage, despite previous limitations in exogenous SOD bioavailability.

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• N-3 Fatty Acids (EPA and DHA) and Cardiovascular Health - Updated Review of Mechanisms and Clinical Outcomes

  Current Atherosclerosis Reports · 2025 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 21.76 · 42 citations · Open access

  Higher intake/levels of EPA and DHA are consistently linked to reduced cardiovascular event risk, though high-dose supplementation may increase atrial fibrillation risk.

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• Effect of the mitophagy inducer urolithin A on age-related immune decline: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial

  Nature Aging · 2025 · Q1 · SJR 9.00 · FWCI 21.24 · 41 citations · Open access

  A 4-week trial (n=50) found that urolithin A (UA) supplementation increased naive-like CD8+ T cells by 0.50 percentage points and boosted their fatty acid oxidation capacity by 14.72 percentage points compared to placebo.

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• The Importance of Multifaceted Approach for Accurate and Comprehensive Evaluation of Oxidative Stress Status in Biological Systems

  Antioxidants · 2025 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 20.82 · 37 citations · Open access

  A commentary in Antioxidants argues that a single assay is insufficient for accurately evaluating oxidative stress status due to the complex, dynamic, and compartmentalized nature of reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and antioxidant responses.

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• Beyond Sugar: A Holistic Review of Sweeteners and Their Role in Modern Nutrition

  Foods · 2025 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 20.37 · 36 citations · Open access

  This review categorizes sweeteners (synthetic and natural) by their sweetening potency (100-220,000x sucrose), glycemic index, and interaction with taste receptors, highlighting their application in low-calorie food products amidst rising health concerns.

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• Gut microbiota–derived metabolites in immunomodulation and gastrointestinal cancer immunotherapy

  Frontiers in Immunology · 2025 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 18.13 · 35 citations · Open access

  Gut microbiota metabolites like SCFAs, bile acids, and tryptophan derivatives modulate immune cells and the tumor microenvironment, influencing GI cancer immunotherapy outcomes.

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• Adolescent Nutrition and Health: a Critical Period for Nutritional Intervention to Prevent Long Term Health Consequences

  Current Nutrition Reports · 2025 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 18.13 · 35 citations · Open access

  Adolescence is a critical, yet neglected, period for nutrition, facing a 'triple burden' of malnutrition (undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, overnutrition) with significant long-term health consequences.

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• Ultrasound-induced changes in the structure and functionality of starch and protein

  Food Hydrocolloids · 2025 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 17.61 · 34 citations

  Ultrasound processing modifies starch and protein in plant foods by disrupting granules and altering molecular structures, enhancing properties like solubility and viscosity, but excessive treatment can degrade them.

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• Techno-Functional Properties and Applications of Inulin in Food Systems

  Gels · 2025 · Q1 · FWCI 16.06 · 31 citations

  Inulin forms gel-like networks and emulsion gels, acting as a versatile ingredient for fat replacement, texture modification, and bioactive compound delivery in diverse food products.

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• The Role of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Supplementation in Human Health

  Foods · 2025 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 15.54 · 30 citations · Open access

  Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids offer broad health benefits, including reducing triglycerides, delaying neurodegeneration, preventing depression, and supporting infant brain development, with mechanisms and potential anticoagulant interactions discussed.

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• Die Zufuhr von Kreatin und Kreatinin mit Frauenmilch und Säuglingsmilchpräparaten*

  Klinische Pädiatrie · 1987 · Q3 · 29 citations

  Dietary creatinine intake can increase infant urinary creatinine excretion by 5.3-28.4% of endogenous production, necessitating its consideration when interpreting infant creatinine levels.

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• Impact of Spirulina platensis on physicochemical, antioxidant, microbiological and sensory properties of functional labneh

  Discover Food · 2022 · Q2 · FWCI 1.61 · 21 citations · Open access

  Adding 0.2-1% Spirulina platensis to probiotic labneh significantly increased probiotic viability, protein, dietary fiber, antioxidant activity, and levels of vitamins B1, B9, B12, and minerals (Fe, Zn, K, Mg) compared to control labneh.

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• Association of Neonatal Morbidities and Postnatal Growth Faltering in Preterm Neonates

  Healthcare · 2025 · Q1 · FWCI 4.85 · 9 citations · Open access

  In very preterm infants (<32 weeks GA), bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), severe retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), and longer respiratory support/hospital stay were associated with both severe (11% incidence) and complex (24% incidence) postnatal growth faltering (PGF).

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• Comparison of INTERGROWTH- 21st and Fenton growth standards to assess size at birth and at discharge in preterm infants in the United Arab Emirates

  BMC Pediatrics · 2024 · Q1 · FWCI 1.72 · 8 citations · Open access

  The INTERGROWTH-21st growth charts classify 11.5% of preterm infants as small for gestational age (SGA) at birth compared to 9.5% using Fenton charts, with significant differences also noted at discharge.

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Recently added

• Evolution of zinc biomarkers and impact on clinical nutrition and public health

  Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00

  A combined assessment of serum/plasma zinc concentration and urinary zinc excretion offers the most sensitive and specific approach for evaluating human zinc status, with urinary zinc levels potentially providing complementary information to serum/plasma levels.

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• Source-to-tap assessment of microbial and physicochemical quality of drinking water in Yirga Chafe Town, Gedeo Zone, Ethiopia

  Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part A · 2026 · Q2

  Drinking water in Yirga Chafe Town, Ethiopia, meets basic physical and chemical standards, but microbial quality deteriorates significantly along the distribution system, with fecal coliforms reaching 11.4 CFU/100mL at household connections.

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• Using the lives saved tool as a decision-making tool for multisectoral nutrition strategic planning for 2020–2024: experience from Burkina Faso

  Scientific Reports · 2026 · Q1

  Modeling in Burkina Faso suggests its Multisectoral Nutrition Strategic Plan (MNSP) could reduce under-five mortality from 85.4 to 80.6 deaths per 1000 live births, while an enhanced plan (MNSP+) including zinc and WASH interventions could lower it to 73.6 deaths per 1000.

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• Punicalagin rich pomegranate peel extract -loaded chitosan nanoparticles ameliorate experimental arthritis by downregulating TNF-α and CD20 gene expression

  Scientific Reports · 2026 · Q1

  Encapsulating punicalagin from pomegranate peel in chitosan nanoparticles significantly reduced inflammatory markers (TNF-α, CD20 gene expression, RF, malondialdehyde) in an experimental arthritis rat model, showing superior efficacy compared to free punicalagin.

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• Impact of bovine lactoferrin fortification and storage period on the flavor profile and volatile compounds of yogurt

  Food Science and Technology International · 2026 · Q2

  Fortifying yogurt with bovine lactoferrin (LF) at 750.6 mg/L increased sweetness and astringency, and improved texture (higher viscosity, lower syneresis) during 21-day storage, with minimal impact on volatile compounds.

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• Assessment of liver fibrosis in children with intestinal failure and prolonged parenteral nutrition

  Pediatric Surgery International · 2026 · Q2

  Transient elastography (TE) detected liver fibrosis in 21.1% of children with intestinal failure (IF) requiring prolonged parenteral nutrition (PN), a higher incidence than previously reported.

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• Association between seafood consumption during pregnancy and the risk of adverse birth outcomes, including low birth weight, macrosomia, and preterm birth: a retrospective birth cohort study in Iran

  BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00

  Seafood consumption during pregnancy showed no significant association with low birth weight, macrosomia, or preterm birth in a cohort of 752 Iranian women.

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• Decoding fat-driven appetite: implications for flavor science and health-oriented food design

  npj Science of Food · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00

  Fat perception activates shared neurobiological pathways for reward, motivation, and energy balance, which are dysregulated in obesity, leading to overeating.

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Journals in this field

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