The role of individual neuronutrients in optimizing nutritional therapy for neurological patients

Abstract

Neurodietology is a multidisciplinary science based on knowledge of neuroscience and dietology and aiming to optimize the treatment of neuropsychiatric diseases through qualitative and quantitative modulation of the composition of diets, alimentary prevention of diseases of the nervous system, when the latter is possible, as well as optimization of psychomotor and intellectual functions. It should be noted that neurodietology and approaches to the choice of therapeutic nutrition every year occupy an increasingly strong position in world clinical medicine. The variability of nutritional approaches to the practical treatment of neurological pathology in patients reflects the versatility of modern neurodietology. Therefore, it is no coincidence that childhood neurodietology has been widely used in Russia, which cannot be said about nutritional approaches in the treatment of adult patients of this profile. In addition, violations of the nutritional status and the lack of its timely correction reduce the effectiveness of rehabilitation measures – the most important link in the complex treatment of neurological patients, prevention of disability and increasing social adaptation. If it is impossible to provide an adequate level of intake of nutrients and energy in the standard way, it is necessary to prescribe nutritional support in a timely manner using specialized food products, including biologically active food supplements.