The Essential Role of Nutrient Intake in Neurological Diseases
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Neuro Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2026 | Viewed by 1
Special Issue Editor
Interests: cognitive dysfunction; dementia; Alzheimer’s disease; vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia (VCID); cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA); diet; diabetes; metabolic disease; exercise; traumatic brain injury; drug repurposing; sex differences
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Neurological diseases, encompassing neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, cerebrovascular events, and psychiatric disorders, represent a critical and growing global health challenge. Emerging research continues to highlight the profound influence of nutritional status on the central nervous system, identifying diet as a key modifiable factor in both disease prevention and management. This Special Issue, “The Essential Role of Nutrient Intake in Neurological Diseases,” aims to elucidate the complex biological mechanisms linking nutrition to brain health. We invite researchers to submit original research and reviews that explore the therapeutic potential of dietary patterns (e.g., the Mediterranean, MIND, and ketogenic diets), as well as the specific roles of omega-3 fatty acids, micronutrients, bioactive compounds, and nutraceuticals. Contributions addressing the impact of the microbiota on neurological outcomes in conditions including epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and traumatic brain injury are also encouraged to advance our understanding of how targeted nutritional strategies can support neurological resilience and recovery.
Dr. Lisa S. Robison
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- neurodegenerative diseases
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Parkinson’s disease
- cerebrovascular disease
- stroke
- multiple sclerosis
- epilepsy
- traumatic brain injury
- psychiatric disorders
- neuroinflammation
- ketogenic diet
- Mediterranean/MIND diet
- omega-3 fatty acids
- macronutrients
- micronutrients
- neutraceuticals
- gut–brain axis
- microbiota
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