Nutrition in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Prevention and Treatment

Dear Colleagues,

Neurodegenerative diseases are especially common in very old individuals, often as a result of brain aging, which might form a continuum with neurodegeneration. In addition, other factors, such as human genetic and environmental factors, can determine the progression of neurodegenerative disease. Aging is a major risk factor for neurodegeneration. The most well-known neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD), are predominantly observed in elderly individuals, and the risk of these diseases increases with age. Various factors, such as lifestyle and other environmental factors, influence these diseases. Among these, obesity is a strong predisposition factor for neurodegenerative diseases. For these reasons, a healthy diet composed of healthy nutrients such as probiotics, prebiotics, and polyphenols can prevent many metabolic and inflammatory diseases associated with obesity, such as neurodegenerative diseases.

Prof. Dr. Giovanni Messina
Dr. Rita Polito
Guest Editors

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