ANALYSIS OF NUTRITIONAL THERAPY IN NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES: AN INTEGRATIVE LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Neurological disorders resulting from lesions in the nervous system demonstrate consequences in the nutritional status according to the affected location, sometimes affecting the physical and cognitive abilities necessary for adequate nutrition. This work to analyze the main nutritional therapies in neurological diseases. Method: The research was carried out through an integrative literature review. The databases consulted were LILACS, Medline and PePSIC. The search was carried out through access to the electronic site of the databases themselves, by crossing the descriptors in Portuguese and English: neuropathies, nutritional therapy, efficacy and adverse effects. Access to databases was between January and July 2022. This search resulted in 175 articles and, after applying the inclusion criteria, 5 articles remained. Results and Discussion: Many neurological diseases have traditional treatment involving only medical intervention with the use of drugs, but for part of these diseases, diet therapy has a relevant character for the remission of symptoms and/or improvement of the clinical condition. It can be seen that diet therapy is effective in remitting the symptoms of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome and Epilepsy and improves the prognosis of Adrenoleukodystrophy. Conclusion: Thus, dietary intervention should be considered in the treatment and recovery of patients with these pathologies.