The Role of Vitamin D in Neurological Disorders: From Mechanisms to Therapeutics
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Micronutrients and Human Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 16
Special Issue Editor
Interests: brain function; health promotion; micronutrient; neurological disorders; neuroprotection; nutrition; vitamin D; therapeutics
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Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, vitamin D has attracted attention for its diverse functions beyond its effects on calcium–phosphorus metabolism. Vitamin D affects the nervous system in multiple ways, exerting neuroprotective effects. Notably, it has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, pro-neurogenic, and neuromodulatory properties. A deficiency in this vitamin is associated with an increased risk of developing neurological diseases. This Special Issue aims to explore the multifaceted role of vitamin D in the context of neurological and psychiatric conditions, including its underlying mechanisms, clinical relevance, and therapeutic potential. We especially welcome research articles and reviews that deal with mechanistic studies on how vitamin D influences brain function at the molecular, cellular, or systems level. Additionally, we welcome studies, including meta-analyses, that address the nutritional aspects of vitamin D, including dietary intake, status assessment, and nutritional interventions in the context of neurological disorders, as these contribute to our understanding of the clinical and preventive potential of vitamin D in these conditions. Such contributions are crucial for advancing our understanding of the pathophysiological links between vitamin D and neurological disorders.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Ana Lúcia Severo Rodrigues
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- brain function
- health promotion
- micronutrient
- neurological disorders
- neuroprotection
- nutrition
- vitamin D
- therapeutics
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