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ReviewMolecular neurobiology2025

Nutritional Interventions in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: From Ketogenic Diet and Neuroprotective Nutrients to the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis Regulation.

Samira Nabakhteh, Anahita Lotfi, Arman Afsartaha, Elaheh Sadat Khodadadi, Siavash Abdolghaderi, Mozhdeh Mohammadpour, Yasaman Shokri, Pouria Kiani, Sajad Ehtiati, Sara Khakshournia and 1 more

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Review in Molecular neurobiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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Samira NabakhtehDepartment of Biochemistry, School of Basic Sciences, Tehran Medical Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Anahita LotfiDepartment of Food Sciences and Industry, School of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Islamic Azad University, Khorasgan Branch, Isfahan, Iran.
Arman AfsartahaDepartment of Nutrition, Faculty of Medical Sciences and Technologies, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Elaheh Sadat KhodadadiDepartment of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, 35122, Italy.
Siavash AbdolghaderiDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mozhdeh MohammadpourDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Yasaman ShokriDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry and Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
Pouria KianiDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Sajad EhtiatiDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Sara KhakshourniaDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. sarakhakshournia@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4207-0114
Seyyed Hossein KhatamiStudent Research Committee, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. shossein.khatami@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8579-5097

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a complex neurodegenerative disease with significant challenges in diagnosis and treatment. Recent research has highlighted the complex nature of ALS, encompassing behavioral impairments in addition to its neurological manifestations. While several medications have been approved to slow disease progression, ongoing research is focused on identifying new therapeutic targets. The current review focuses on emerging therapeutic strategies and personalized approaches aimed at improving patient outcomes. Recent advancements highlight the importance of targeting additional pathways such as mitochondrial dysfunction and neuroinflammation to develop more effective treatments. Personalized medicine, including genetic testing and biomarkers, is proving valuable in stratifying patients and tailoring treatment options. Complementary therapies, such as nutritional interventions like the ketogenic diet and microbiome modulation, also show promise. This review emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary approach that integrates early diagnosis, targeted treatments, and supportive care to address the multisystemic nature of ALS and improve the quality of life for patients.

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Amyotrophic Lateral SclerosisBrainBrain-Gut AxisDiet, KetogenicGastrointestinal MicrobiomeNeuroprotectionNeuroprotective AgentsNutrientsAnimalsHumansNeuroprotective AgentsNutrientsAmyotrophic lateral sclerosisGut-brain axisKetogenic dietMicrobiomeNeuroprotectionNutrition

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