About this Research Topic
The intersection of nutrition and environmental health, particularly concerning air pollution's impact on pregnant women, is a burgeoning field of research. Air pollution has been identified as a significant health risk, with studies linking it to adverse birth outcomes such as preterm birth and low birth weight. The primary strategy to mitigate these effects has been air pollution control, a challenging endeavor for many developing nations where industrial growth is a priority. Pollutants like PM2.5 are particularly concerning as they can cause placental inflammation and oxidative stress, leading to chronic systemic inflammation when inhaled. Recent studies suggest that antioxidant nutrients and anti-inflammatory diets may offer a protective effect against these pollutants. However, the specific impact of such dietary interventions on air pollution-related health outcomes remains underexplored. This gap highlights the need for more comprehensive research to understand how nutrition can be leveraged to mitigate the adverse effects of air pollution on maternal and fetal health.
This research topic aims to investigate the synergistic effects of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients in reducing the harmful impacts of air pollutants on pregnant women globally. The primary objective is to enhance our understanding of how nutrition can serve as a preventive measure against the health risks posed by air pollution. Additionally, the research seeks to provide evidence for new nutritional strategies, including dietary supplements, that could offer protective benefits against these environmental hazards.
To gather further insights into the role of nutrition in mitigating air pollution's effects on pregnancy, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- The impact of dietary patterns like the Mediterranean or Oriental diet on the relationship between air pollution and inflammation, and their potential to mitigate negative effects.
- The connection between nutrition and anti-inflammation, focusing on how an anti-inflammatory diet can influence inflammation.
- The influence of nutrition on air pollution and birth outcomes, such as the role of vitamins or dietary fiber in counteracting inflammation and oxidative stress.
- The potential mechanisms through which dietary patterns exert anti-inflammatory effects and their impact on fetal development.
- The effects of nutrient supplements during pregnancy on inflammation caused by air pollution exposure.
This research topic aims to investigate the synergistic effects of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients in reducing the harmful impacts of air pollutants on pregnant women globally. The primary objective is to enhance our understanding of how nutrition can serve as a preventive measure against the health risks posed by air pollution. Additionally, the research seeks to provide evidence for new nutritional strategies, including dietary supplements, that could offer protective benefits against these environmental hazards.
To gather further insights into the role of nutrition in mitigating air pollution's effects on pregnancy, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- The impact of dietary patterns like the Mediterranean or Oriental diet on the relationship between air pollution and inflammation, and their potential to mitigate negative effects.
- The connection between nutrition and anti-inflammation, focusing on how an anti-inflammatory diet can influence inflammation.
- The influence of nutrition on air pollution and birth outcomes, such as the role of vitamins or dietary fiber in counteracting inflammation and oxidative stress.
- The potential mechanisms through which dietary patterns exert anti-inflammatory effects and their impact on fetal development.
- The effects of nutrient supplements during pregnancy on inflammation caused by air pollution exposure.
Keywords: Environment, nutrition and perinatal health, inflammation
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