Nutrition and Brain Metabolism

Dear Colleagues,

Brain metabolism is very demanding in terms of energy, specific nutrients, and trace elements. The brain's energy metabolism is based on carbohydrates, but also on the production of neurotransmitters by amino acids. In addition, many minerals such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, iodine, and selenium, as well as vitamins such as B1, B3, B6, and B12, among many others, are crucial for optimal brain function. All these requirements must be met through a rich and balanced diet, and specific nutrient deficiencies may be involved in the pathogenesis of brain diseases. In this Special Issue, we will provide updates in relation to the most relevant advances in brain nutrition, addressing the general metabolic needs of the brain, how carbohydrates fuel brain metabolism, how specific nutrient deficits affect brain function and development, the effect of diets on the inflammatory environment of brain diseases, how gut signaling reaches the brain to modify food intake and metabolism, or how dietary changes can modify the microbiome and affect brain pathophysiology. Any other contributions addressing the links of nutrition to brain function and diseases would also be very welcome.

Dr. Federico Mallo
Dr. Carlos Spuch
Guest Editors

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