From:  Nutrient-driven immunometabolism in metabolic disease

 Overview of nutritional interventions for immunometabolism recalibration.

Intervention categorySpecific exampleProposed primary mechanismTargeted conditions/Outcomes
Microbiome-targetedProbiotics/SynbioticsCompetitive exclusion, barrier enhancement, and direct immune modulation [177]Improved glycemia, attenuated weight gain, reduced endotoxemia [178, 179].
Dietary patternMediterranean diet↑ SCFAs, ↑ ω-3 PUFAs → AMPK/PPARγ activation [100]Reduced CVD risk, improved glycemic control, and lower inflammation [180].
NutraceuticalVitamin D & omega-3 PUFAVDR signaling; Precursors to SPMs → inflammation resolution [105, 181]Reduced autoimmune flare risk, improved cardiometabolic markers [182].
Feeding patternTime-restricted eating (e.g., 16:8)↑ Autophagy, ↑ AMPK, circadian alignment of metabolism [72]Improved hepatic steatosis, reduced adiposity, and lower inflammation [183].

AMPK: AMP-activated protein kinase; CVD: cardiovascular disease; PPARγ: peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma; SCFAs: short-chain fatty acids; SPMs: specialized pro-resolving mediators; PUFA: polyunsaturated fatty acid; VDR: vitamin D receptor.