Proceedings of the Continuing Nutrition Education Conference 2023: The Impact of Nutrition on Brain Health: From Neurotrophic Factors to Gut–Brain Interactions
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Sahni N, Takkar A, Mehta S, Mahesh KV, Shree R, Bhati K, Kalia K. Proceedings of the Continuing Nutrition Education Conference 2023: The Impact of Nutrition on Brain Health: From Neurotrophic Factors to Gut–Brain Interactions. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2024; 58 (2):96-103.
The contributions of the present Continuing Nutrition Education (CNE) Conference on “Nutrition and Brain Health” provide a representative overview of gut–brain interactions and their role in acute and chronic brain diseases. Nutrition plays a crucial and lifelong role in brain health. A well-balanced diet can significantly impact cognitive function, mood and overall brain health by influencing brain development and neuroplasticity. Advances in fields like nutrigenomics (the study of how genetics and nutrition interact) and the microbiome are shedding light on the complex relationships between nutrition and brain health. As our understanding deepens, more precise dietary recommendations and personalized approaches to support brain health may emerge. However, there are still some areas where the role of nutrition in brain health remains unclear. These include individual variability, the long-term effects of nutrition, nutrient interactions, the influence of complex dietary patterns, the gut–brain connection and the effects of aging on brain plasticity. The aim of this proceeding is to delve into some of these issues to lay out a comprehensive rundown of the existing knowledge in the field.
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