Nutritional Problems Related to Neuroprotection and Cognition
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Neuro Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 6
Special Issue Editors
Interests: neurodegenerative disorders; neuroscience; nutrition; bioinformatics; biotechnology
Interests: nutrition; cognition; brain function; optimising cognitive performance across the lifespan through nutrition; glucose regulation; glycaemic index and cognition; clinical trial design; methods (theory-driven assessment of cognitive functions)
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Malnutrition is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia and mortality in neurodegenerative disorders. These disorders are characterized by the selective dysfunction and progressive loss of neurons and glial cells in the brain or peripheral nervous system, leading to cognitive decline and other functional impairments. This Special Issue, entitled ‘Nutritional Problems Related to Neuroprotection and Cognition’, presents the latest scientific achievements regarding the interactions between cognitive functions and nutrition in neurodegenerative disorders, aiming to identify novel dietary supplements that may prevent or delay cognitive decline and neurodegeneration. Therefore, this Special Issue welcomes the submission of cellular, animal, clinical and case studies that explore recent advances in the development of diets rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, as well as calorie-restricted diets; this could provide a potential non-pharmacological therapy in neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, Down syndrome, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease. This Special Issue aims to address the need to treat these disorders and reduce the burden on healthcare systems, families, and societies.
Dr. René A. J. Crans
Prof. Dr. Sandra I. Sunram-Lea
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- neurodegeneration
- neuroprotection
- cognition
- cognitive decline
- dementia
- movement disorders
- genetic disorders
- neuroprotective compounds
- mediterranean diet
- calorie restriction: dietary supplements
- nutritional neuroscience
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