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

Molecular neurobiology
March 17, 2025
Samira Nabakhteh et al. (11 authors)
Journal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to explore the potential of the ketogenic diet as a complementary therapy for improving outcomes in ALS patients.

Results Summary

The abstract suggests that the ketogenic diet shows promise as a complementary therapy for ALS, alongside other emerging strategies like mitochondrial dysfunction targeting and neuroinflammation modulation. However, specific efficacy data or outcomes related to the ketogenic diet are not detailed.

Population

Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Effective Dosage

Not available

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (5)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
medications
decrease
disease progression
patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
-
approved to slow
#1
targeting additional pathways such as mitochondrial dysfunction and neuroinflammation
increase
treatments
patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
-
to develop more effective treatments
#2
personalized medicine, including genetic testing and biomarkers
increase
patient stratification and treatment tailoring
patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
-
proving valuable in stratifying patients and tailoring treatment options
#3
nutritional interventions like the ketogenic diet and microbiome modulation
increase
therapeutic outcomes
patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
-
show promise
#4
multidisciplinary approach that integrates early diagnosis, targeted treatments, and supportive care
increase
quality of life
patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
-
to address the multisystemic nature of ALS and improve
#5
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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Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy60/10
Quality75/10
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.05
Weight Score2.50
Normalized Score0.59
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