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Advanced Research on Nutrition and Brain Functions

A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Systems Neuroscience".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2023) | Viewed by 3852

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Dr. Jalal Moludi

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Department of Nutritional Sciences, School of Nutritional Sciences and Food Technology, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 67146, Iran
Interests: nutrition; psychiatric disorders; Alzheimer's disease; sleep

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This collection aims to collect the latest quality articles from researchers working in “Advanced Research on Nutrition and Brain Functions” with a focus on the impact of diet composition and nutritional indices on brain function and disease.

The composition of a diet affects brain function and affects the occurrence and severity of brain diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. In recent years, the concept of dietary indices has received more attention from researchers and physicians. It is used to record the overall effect of diet on a specific disease or a group of related diseases. Therefore, indicators are often used to elucidate relevant aspects of a particular diet, such as quality; variety; anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, and anti-glycation potential; and acid load. Examples include the dietary inflammatory index (DII), dietary total antioxidant capacity (DTAC), healthy eating index (HEI), dietary acid load, etc. Evidence shows associations between dietary and nutritional index scores and brain outcomes.

This research topic aims to further elucidate the benefits, concerns, or harms associated with diets with different characteristics. In addition, the obtained information may be helpful in the prevention, control, and management of brain diseases. This collection covers an interdisciplinary field, where clinical and academic health professionals, registered dietitians, psychologists, neurologists, and anyone with a more profound interest in the area may be potential users of the information.

We welcome original research articles, reviews, and meta-analyses, including but not limited to the following:

  • Associations between dietary/nutritional indices and brain diseases, mortality, circulation-related biomarkers, and risk factors (e.g., total cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose, etc.).
  • Mechanisms associated with food/nutritional indicators and brain diseases.
  • The effect of diet, including micronutrients and antioxidants, food supplements, and food additives on the metabolism and physiology of central and peripheral neurons, neurotransmitter receptors, behavior (learning, memory, anxiety, etc.), and neuroendocrine regulation.
  • Diet and nutritional supplements (protein, carbohydrate, fat, caffeine, tryptophan, etc.) used to manage psychiatric disorders.
  • Nutritional considerations in managing neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
  • Nutrition and sleep.
  • Diet and mental performance.

Dr. Jalal Moludi
Guest Editor

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Brain Sciences is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2200 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • nutrition
  • psychiatric disorders
  • Alzheimer’s
  • sleep
  • depression

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What Dietary Vitamins and Minerals Might Be Protective against Parkinson’s Disease?
by Mohammad Alizadeh, Sorayya Kheirouri and Majid Keramati
Brain Sci. 2023, 13(7), 1119; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci13071119 - 24 Jul 2023
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Background and Objective: Dietary constituents may affect the progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD). This study aimed to assess the contribution of dietary intake of vitamins and minerals to the severity, motor and non-motor symptoms, and risk of PD. Methods: In this case-control study, [...] Read more.
Background and Objective: Dietary constituents may affect the progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD). This study aimed to assess the contribution of dietary intake of vitamins and minerals to the severity, motor and non-motor symptoms, and risk of PD. Methods: In this case-control study, 120 patients with PD and 50 healthy participants participated. Dietary intake of vitamins and minerals was determined using a 147-item food frequency questionnaire. The severity of PD was determined by the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS). Results: Patients with PD had lower intake of several vitamins and minerals including lycopene, thiamine, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, pantothenic acid, magnesium, zinc, manganese, selenium, chromium, and phosphorus, but had higher intake of α-tocopherol. High dietary intake of vitamin A, α-carotene, β-cryptoxanthin, vitamin C, and α-tocopherol were correlated with increased odds of PD. High intake of lycopene, thiamin, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid, magnesium, zinc, manganese, chromium, and phosphorous correlated with reduced odds of PD. The predictive power of α-tocopherol concerning the risk of PD was stronger relative to other vitamins. Dietary intake of pantothenic acid was negatively correlated with PD severity and symptoms of motor examination and complication. The severity and motor symptoms of PD were also negatively correlated with β-carotene, vitamin C, riboflavin, vitamin B6, and biotin intake. The UPDRS total score and motor symptoms in PD patients were negatively correlated with phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, manganese, and chromium, and strongly with potassium intake. Conclusion: The findings indicate that adequate dietary intake of vitamins and minerals may have a preventive effect on developing PD and progression of motor decline. Full article
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Revealing the Acute Effects of Dietary Components on Mood and Cognition: The Role of Autonomic Nervous System Responses
by Sélima Zahar, Evelina De Longis and Julie Hudry
Brain Sci. 2023, 13(8), 1177; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci13081177 - 8 Aug 2023
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A growing body of literature suggests dietary components can support mood and cognitive function through the impact of their bioactive or sensorial properties on neural pathways. Of interest, objective measures of the autonomic nervous system—such as those regulating bodily functions related to heartbeat [...] Read more.
A growing body of literature suggests dietary components can support mood and cognitive function through the impact of their bioactive or sensorial properties on neural pathways. Of interest, objective measures of the autonomic nervous system—such as those regulating bodily functions related to heartbeat and sweating—can be used to assess the acute effects of dietary components on mood and cognitive function. Technological advancements in the development of portable and wearable devices have made it possible to collect autonomic responses in real-world settings, creating an opportunity to study how the intake of dietary components impacts mood and cognitive function at an individual level, day-to-day. In this paper, we aimed to review the use of autonomic nervous system responses such as heart rate or skin galvanic response to investigate the acute effects of dietary components on mood and cognitive performance in healthy adult populations. In addition to examining the existing methodologies, we also propose new state-of-the-art techniques that use autonomic nervous system responses to detect changes in proxy patterns for the automatic detection of stress, alertness, and cognitive performance. These methodologies have potential applications for home-based nutrition interventions and personalized nutrition, enabling individuals to recognize the specific dietary components that impact their mental and cognitive health and tailor their nutrition accordingly. Full article
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