Scope and objectives

Menopause represents a pivotal stage in women’s lives, characterized by profound hormonal changes that influence metabolism, body composition, bone density, cardiovascular health, and psychological well-being. These physiological transitions often coincide with lifestyle shifts and increased vulnerability to chronic conditions such as osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic syndrome. Nutrition emerges as a cornerstone for mitigating these risks and enhancing quality of life during midlife and beyond.

This Topical Collection aims to provide a comprehensive platform for cutting-edge research and evidence-based strategies that address the intersection of nutrition and menopause. By consolidating knowledge from clinical trials, observational studies, systematic reviews, and innovative interventions, we seek to advance understanding of how dietary patterns, nutrient intake, and lifestyle factors can optimize health outcomes for women during the menopausal transition and postmenopause.

Key objectives include (but are not limited to):

• Exploring Mechanisms: Understanding how hormonal changes interact with nutritional status, metabolism, and gut microbiome composition.
• Evaluating Interventions: Assessing the efficacy of dietary strategies (e.g., Mediterranean diet, plant-based diets, phytoestrogen-rich foods) in alleviating vasomotor symptoms, improving bone health, and reducing cardiometabolic risk.
• Promoting Healthy Aging: Identifying nutritional approaches that support cognitive function, mental health, and physical vitality in midlife women.
• Personalized Nutrition: Investigating nutrigenomics, digital health tools, and tailored dietary plans for individualized care.
• Global and Cultural Perspectives: Examining how cultural dietary practices and socioeconomic factors influence menopause-related health outcomes.

This Topical Collection will serve as a resource for clinicians, dietitians, researchers, and policymakers committed to improving women’s health through nutrition science.

How to submit

Please do not forget to select the collection during the submission process and also to mention the collection in your cover letter.

Publishing model

Nutrire is a hybrid journal: you can publish either in the traditional model (no fees to authors) or open access (an APC applies). More information here.