Neurodegenerative processes encompass a large variety of diseases with different
pathological patterns and clinical presentation such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) …

Alzheimer's disease [AD] is the most common cause of dementia in North America. Despite
30+ years of intense investigation, the field lacks consensus regarding the etiology and …

The objective of this update is to give an overview of the effects of dietary nutrients on the
structure and certain functions of the brain. As any other organ, the brain is elaborated from …

Background Vitamins and minerals play multiple functions within the central nervous system
which may help to maintain brain health and optimal cognitive functioning. Supplementation …

J. Neurochem.(2012) 120 (Suppl. 1), 149–166. Abstract The biggest risk factor for
Alzheimer's disease is the process of ageing, but the mechanisms that lead to the …

Copper is a redox-active metal with many important biological roles. Consequently, its
distribution and oxidation state are subject to stringent regulation. A large body of …

Background Vitamins and minerals have many functions in the nervous system which are
important for brain health. It has been suggested that various different vitamin and mineral …

The role of metals in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is still debated. Although
previous research has linked changes in essential metal homeostasis and exposure to …

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its complication non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
(NASH) are important causes of liver disease worldwide. Recently, a significant association …

Introduction Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients are at risk of nutritional insufficiencies
because of physiological and psychological factors. Recently, we showed the results of the …