Nutrition Research in Brain and Neuroscience
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Neuro Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 December 2025 | Viewed by 13
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to explore the dynamic and evolving intersection between nutrition and brain health, emphasizing how dietary components influence neurological development, function, and disease. We seek to gather high-quality original research, reviews, and clinical studies that illuminate the role of nutrients, dietary patterns, and metabolic processes in shaping cognitive performance, mental health, neuroprotection, and neurodegenerative disorders.
Topics of interest include but are not limited to the gut–brain axis, neuroinflammation, the impact of specific nutrients (e.g., omega-3 fatty acids, polyphenols, vitamins) on brain function, nutritional interventions in neurological disorders (e.g., Alzheimer’s disease, depression), and mechanisms linking diet to neural plasticity and aging.
The goal is to provide a comprehensive overview of current findings and foster interdisciplinary dialog among neuroscientists, nutritionists, clinicians, and public health researchers. Contributions that integrate molecular, clinical, and epidemiological perspectives are especially encouraged.
Dr. Loredana Raciti
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- brain health
- neurological development
- gut–brain axis
- neuroinflammation
- neuroprotection
- neurodegenerative disorders
- neurological disorders
- diet and nutrition
- mental health
- cognitive function
- neural plasticity
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