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  • Neuroscience
  • Nutritional Science
  • Pharmacology

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  • Neurological diseases represent a significant global healthcare challenge, exacerbated by modern lifestyle changes.
  • The increasing prevalence of chronic illnesses necessitates the development of treatments with minimal side effects.
  • Functional foods, also termed nutraceuticals, are gaining attention for their therapeutic potential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review extraction techniques for bioactive compounds from functional foods.
  • To explore the role of nutraceuticals in preventing and managing neurological disorders.
  • To discuss the association between diet, lifestyle, and neurodegeneration.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on functional foods and nutraceuticals.
  • Analysis of extraction methods for phytochemicals.
  • Examination of research linking diet and lifestyle to neurological disease prevention.

Main Results:

  • Functional foods and nutraceuticals offer a viable alternative to conventional treatments with fewer side effects.
  • Extraction techniques are crucial for isolating therapeutic bioactive compounds.
  • Evidence suggests a strong link between dietary habits, lifestyle, and the risk of neurodegeneration.

Conclusions:

  • Nutraceuticals show significant potential as prophylactic agents for neurological interventions.
  • Further research into functional foods can lead to novel therapeutic strategies for neurological conditions.
  • Dietary modifications and nutraceutical supplementation may play a key role in combating neurological diseases.