Mechanisms and Pathways of Actions for Nutritional Effects on Brain Health
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Neurobiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 33
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Growing evidence highlights that nutrition plays a key role in maintaining brain health and modulating neurological function. Beyond providing essential nutrients, dietary components influence neuroplasticity, neurotransmission, metabolism, neuroinflammation, and oxidative stress. Despite increasing interest, the precise mechanisms and pathways through which nutrition affects these aspects of brain function remain incompletely understood.
This Special Issue aims to cover the following topics:
- Molecular and cellular mechanisms through which vitamins, minerals, and bioactive dietary compounds modulate neuroplasticity and neurotransmission, from preclinical models to human studies;
- Pathways by which nutrients and/or diet influence neuroinflammation and oxidative stress in the brain;
- Cellular mechanisms explaining how nutrients support brain metabolism, with emphasis on mitochondrial function and energy production.
We welcome manuscripts exploring mechanistic pathways using animal or cell models, clinical studies, and neuroimaging approaches. Both review articles and original research that clarify the complex relationships between nutrition and brain health are encouraged. This Special Issue aims to advance understanding of how nutrients influence underexplored aspects of brain health and to promote evidence-based nutritional strategies for supporting optimal brain function.
Dr. Fahimeh Martami
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- brain health
- neuroplasticity
- neurotransmission
- neuroinflammation
- oxidative stress
- brain metabolism
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