By: Emily Truscott, MS, LD, RD Huntington’s disease (HD) is a genetic brain disorder that affects movement, behavior, emotions, and thinking skills.1 Over time, these changes can make everyday tasks, such as walking, eating, and talking, more difficult. People with HD often face nutritional challenges, and as their ability to…
The Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health remains committed to advancing research at the intersection of nutrition and neurological health. As part of this mission, Kaylyn Koons, a researcher in the UF Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, has made significant contributions through…
By: Emily Truscott, MS, RD, LD Protein is an essential nutrient made of smaller building blocks called amino acids. These amino acids are important for repairing muscles after exercise, supporting communication between cells, and strengthening the immune system. Protein also plays a key role in brain health as many chemical reactions…
By: Emily Truscott, MS, RD, LD Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease that affects how muscles and nerves work together. Over time, it makes movement difficult or impossible. People with ALS often experience problems with chewing, swallowing, breathing, and fatigue.1 Although the exact cause of fatigue in ALS is not…
