This book provides the latest research on the role of nutrients in the prevention and treatment of neurological disorders. It discusses dietary supplements and dietary restrictions for combating neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke, and epilepsy. The book also explains the impact of different nutrients such as herbal products, algae, micronutrients in stimulating the brain and central nervous system during abnormal functions. It covers the effect of the nutrients on the function of neurotransmitters, their stimulatory effect in autism, dementia, Alzheimer's, and other neuropathological states. The book also defines the mechanistic effects of neuroprotective and psycho protective effects of natural food in repairing brain damage. This book is essential reading for neuroscientists and neurologists, and healthcare professionals.

This book discusses the role of nutrition in obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD). It covers the investigational therapies in OCD, use of animal models, and biomarkers for better diagnosis, monitoring, and possible therapeutic options with nutrients for patients with OCD. The book highlights the role of probiotics, amino acids, vitamins, micro-nutrients, and salts in the management of OCD. It includes topics like the applications of computational modeling and nano-biotechnology in OCD, the effects of environmental pollutants, and the regulation of anti-depressants in OCD. Key features – Covers emerging therapeutic and nutritional approaches for the treatment and management of OCD Reviews the role of various micro-nutrients in OCD Discusses the prenatal genetic diagnosis and application of computational modelling in OCD Includes the nutritional and dietary roles in neuropsychiatric disorders like depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Explores the application of nano-biotechnology in OCD The book is meant for researchers and professionals in the field of nutritional neuroscience and psychology.