Therapeutic Potential of Phytochemicals in Neurodegenerative Diseases
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Phytochemicals and Human Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 52
Special Issue Editor
Interests: natural compounds; antioxidants; neurodegenerative disorders; aging; diabetes
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Dear Colleagues,
Neurodegenerative diseases are among the ten most prelevant causes of death worldwide, and they have the distinction of being the leading cause of illness and disability globally. Although therapeutic strategies have improved over the last decades, neurodegenerative disorders remain orphan illnesses, with no cure to halt their progression. Several pharmacological and nutritional approaches have been proposed to alleviate symptoms and/or delay their progression. In particular, scientists are focusing their attention on natural phytochemicals, which have been found to be less toxic compared to proposed drugs. Numerous studies have demonstrated the significant effects of phytochemicals on reversing age-related cognitive decline. These benefits are mainly mediated by the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of phytochemicals, which can promote the release of neurotrophins and induce neuronal regeneration and neuroprotection.
Considering all this evidence, this Topic aims to provide an in-depth exploration of a variety of natural phytochemicals in neurodegenerative disorders
Dr. Francesca Pacifici
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- natural compounds
- polyphenols
- dietary phytochemicals
- natural antioxidants
- neuroprotection
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