Advances in Nutritional Approach to the Neurodegenerative Diseases

Dear Colleagues,

Neurodegenerative diseases are among the major health conditions that affect neurons in the human brain and result in the progressive degeneration or death of nervous system cells. Examples of neurodegenerative diseases are Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, Huntington’s disease, etc. representing incurable and debilitating conditions.

To date, among the therapeutic strategies to reduce the progression of these diseases, nutritional strategies, mainly aimed at alleviating the symptoms of patients, such as inflammation, metabolic alterations, dysbiosis of commensal microbiota, and loss of neuronal structures, are highly relevant and have already proven to be beneficial for some patients.

Furthermore, a close relationship has emerged between metabolic diseases, induced by overnutrition, and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's; personalized nutrition strategies have been suggested as preventative tools.

This research topic aims to collect original research studies, reviews, and case reports which focus on new nutritional strategies to improve patient well-being. Furthermore, we also aim to collect studies that focus on the biological mechanisms of the activity of supplements, nutraceuticals, and other alternative medicine approaches that have the potential to significantly influence the health and quality of the lives of patients affected by neurodegenerative diseases.

We invite you to submit your research articles and reviews in order to expand knowledge and identify research gaps with innovative studies on developing new nutritional approaches.

Dr. Erica Costantini
Dr. Marcella Reale
Guest Editors

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