title: What micronutrient deficiencies should be considered in distinct neurological disorders?
abstract: The expanding understanding of the biochemical and physiologic role of micronutrients, commonly referred to as vitamins and minerals, is driving the identification of their consequences in both deficiency and toxicity. Neural tissue is quite sensitive to physiologic changes, and as such, micronutrient deficiencies can have significant and profound effects on the functioning of both the central and peripheral nervous systems. Understanding which micronutrients can affect the nervous system can aid physician identification of these neurological symptoms and signs, leading to diagnostic testing and appropriate therapy.
authors.affiliation: Colon and Rectal Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal and Laparoscopic Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, 25 Courtenay Drive, Suite 7100A, Charleston, SC 29425, USA. maxwelpj@musc.edu
authors.forename: Pinckney J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Maxwell
authors.forename: Stephanie C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Montgomery
authors.forename: Rodrigo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Cavallazzi
authors.forename: Robert G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Martindale
mesh_terms: D002493:Central Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D044342:Malnutrition / Q000150:complications; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D018977:Micronutrients / Q000172:deficiency*; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D018977:Micronutrients