Vitamins, Antioxidants, and Neurodegeneration: Exploring Protective Strategies in Brain Health
A special issue of Antioxidants (ISSN 2076-3921). This special issue belongs to the section "Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 806
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Interests: clinical biochemistry; biomarkers; neuroimmunology; cytokines; COVID; nutrition; vitamin D; inflammation; neuroscience; neurodegenerative diseases; CSF indexes; blood morphology
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Dear Colleagues,
Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), represent a growing global health challenge, particularly in aging populations. These conditions are characterized by the progressive loss of neuronal structure and function, leading to cognitive decline, motor impairments, and, ultimately, a significant reduction in the quality of life. Despite decades of research, the underlying mechanisms of neurodegeneration remain incompletely understood, and effective therapeutic strategies are still limited.
In recent years, there has been increasing interest in the potential roles of vitamins and antioxidants in mitigating the processes that drive neurodegeneration. Vitamins, such as vitamin E, vitamin D, and the B-complex vitamins, have been shown to play critical roles in maintaining neuronal health, modulating inflammation, and supporting metabolic functions. Similarly, antioxidants, including glutathione, coenzyme Q10, and polyphenols, are known to combat oxidative stress—a key contributor to neuronal damage and cell death in neurodegenerative diseases.
This Special Issue, titled "Vitamins, Antioxidants, and Neurodegeneration: Exploring Protective Strategies in Brain Health", aims to bring together cutting-edge research and reviews that explore the interplay between these essential nutrients and neurodegenerative processes. We invite contributions that investigate the molecular mechanisms by which vitamins and antioxidants exert their protective effects, as well as clinical studies evaluating their potential as preventive or therapeutic agents. By fostering a deeper understanding of these relationships, we hope to pave the way for novel interventions that can improve brain health and combat the devastating impact of neurodegenerative diseases.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that address topics such as the following:
- The role of vitamins in modulating neuroinflammation and oxidative stress.
- The impact of antioxidants on mitochondrial function and neuronal survival.
- Clinical trials investigating the efficacy of vitamin and antioxidant supplementation in neurodegenerative diseases.
- Novel delivery systems for enhancing the bioavailability of neuroprotective nutrients.
- The interplay between diet, genetics, and environmental factors in neurodegeneration.
- Through this collection of work, we aim to highlight the latest advancements in the field and inspire further research into the potential of vitamins and antioxidants as powerful tools in the fight against neurodegeneration.
Dr. Maria Morello
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- neurodegenerative diseases
- alzheimer's disease
- parkinson's disease
- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- aging populations
- vitamins
- antioxidants
- oxidative stress
- neuroinflammation
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