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The book explores the intricate relationship between nutrition, brain function, and psychiatric disorders. The first section of the book delves into the neurobiological aspects of psychiatric disorders, including the neuroanatomy, neuropathology, biochemical and neuropharmacology factors that play a role in the development of these disorders. It also discusses the impact of human nutrition on brain function and the implications of nutrition and metabolism on psychological functioning. The next section focuses on the diet-brain connection, exploring nutritional psychiatry and the current state of evidence, the role of the microbiome, and the effects of certain foods such as chocolate and coffee on mood and mood disorders. The chapters also examine the impact of diet on mental health and cognition across the lifespan and provides a case study of the relationship between diet and psychological health. In the final section, the book delves into the nutritional treatment of psychiatric disorders, including the psychopharmacology of psychiatric disorders and food intake, and multidisciplinary approaches to psychiatric treatment.. Overall, this book offers a comprehensive and evidence-based examination of the complex relationship between nutrition, brain function, and psychiatric disorders, and provides a foundation for further research and development of effective nutritional interventions for the treatment of these disorders. Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Editors and Contributors About the Editors Contributors Neurobiological Aspects of Psychiatric Disorders Neuroanatomy and Neuropathology of Psychiatry Disorders Biochemical and Neuropharmacology of Psychiatric Disorders Human Nutritional Neuroscience: Fundamental Issues Central Nervous System Regulation of Eating and Brain Functions Implicated Pathways in Diet and Mental Illness Nutrition, the Immune and Inflammatory Systems, and Mental Illness: What Is the Interplay? Diet-Brain Connection and Nutritional Deficiencies The Impact of Gut Microbiota on Mental Health Toward Better Science-Based Advice on Nutrition Chocolate: Food for Mood Measuring Mood in Nutritional Research The Connection Between What We Eat and Our Brains Throughout the Whole Life Journey Diet and Psychosis Effects of Coffee and Caffeine on Mood and Mood Disorders Deficiencies in Vitamins and Disease-Specific Diets Impacting Mental Health Ketogenic Diet, Mediterranean Diet, and Mental Health Myths About Diet and Mental Health Nutritional Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders Psychopharmacology of Psychiatric Disorders and Food Intake Supplements Effective in the Treatment of Mental Health Conditions Diet and Sleep Disorders Nutritional Interventions vs. Pharmacological Interventions The Western Diet Puzzle: Connecting Metabolic Dysfunction to Cognitive and Neurological Consequences Nutritional Psychiatry: The Present State of the Evidence