Antioxidants and Functional Foods for Neurodegenerative Disorders : CRC Press : 9780367333225 : 0367333228 : 08 Jan 2021 : Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, are a growing problem across the world's aging population. Oxidative stress in the brain plays a central role in a common pathophysiology of these diseases. This book presents scientific research on the potential of antioxidant therapy in the prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders. This book outlines the roles of oxidative stress and diabetes mellitus in neurodegeneration, describes the molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative disorders including the roles of environmental pollutants and inflammatory responses, and explores mitochondrial dysfunction. It then describes the protective abilities of antioxidants ? including vitamin D, tocotrienol and coenzyme Q10 ? against neurodegeneration. The book demonstrates the therapeutic potential of ketogenic diets, and highlights the