About this Research Topic
This Research Topic encourages manuscripts providing up-to-date information on the use of herbs and other natural products as an alternative or complementary treatment for metabolic diseases. We aim to provide an in-depth review of the therapeutic potential of natural products in metabolic diseases.
• Mechanisms of action of natural products in metabolic diseases
• Herbs and their bioactive compounds in the prevention and treatment of diabetes
• Herbs and their bioactive compounds in the prevention and treatment of obesity
• Herbs and their bioactive compounds in the prevention and treatment of metabolic syndrome
• Safety and efficacy of natural products in metabolic diseases
• Challenges and opportunities in the development of herbal medicine for metabolic diseases
• Future directions and perspectives
Submissions should highlight the underlying mechanisms of action, safety, and efficacy of herbs, as well as the challenges and opportunities in the development of herbal medicine for metabolic diseases. Manuscripts should be original research articles, comprehensive reviews, or meta-analyses. All articles will undergo peer-review to ensure scientific rigor and quality. All articles should conform to the journal's guidelines and formatting requirements.
We hope that this Research Topic will stimulate further research and encourage the development of safe and effective herbal products for metabolic diseases.
Please note: Manuscripts addressing the traditional use of herbs, with reference to their applications in health should be directed to Frontiers in Pharmacology's section Ethnopharmacology
Keywords: metabolic disease, herbal medicine, natural products, bioactive compounds, obesity, metabolic syndrome
Important Note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.