# Say hello to my little friend… micronutraceuticals in neuroenergetics, neuronal health, and neurodegenerative diseases

## TL;DR

This review explores how vitamins and minerals support brain energy and health, and their potential in treating neurodegenerative diseases.

## Contribution

The paper provides a comprehensive overview of micronutraceuticals' roles in neuroenergetics and neurodegenerative diseases.

## Key findings

- Micronutraceuticals influence brain energy metabolism and neuronal health.
- Existing studies suggest micronutraceuticals impact neurodegenerative diseases.
- Research gaps remain in understanding these effects.

## Abstract

Vitamins and minerals (micronutraceuticals) maintain good health. However, the specific effects of these micronutraceuticals on brain health are often overlooked, or not even known. In this review, an overview of the direct and indirect effects of micronutraceuticals on brain energy metabolism (neuroenergetics) and neuronal health is provided. Thereafter, a holistic summary of the existing studies that have shown the impact of micronutraceuticals on neurodegenerative diseases. Lastly, this review concludes by identifying several research gaps that remain and provides suggestions for future research on these hot topics.