Cominelli Giorgia, Sulas Francesca, Pinto Daniela, Rinaldi Fabio, Favero Gaia, Rezzani Rita
Anatomy and Physiopathology Division, Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, 25123 Brescia, Italy.
Human Microbiome Advanced Project Institute, 20129 Milan, Italy.
Nutrients. 2025 Apr 29;17(9):1502. doi: 10.3390/nu17091502.
Pain is a significant global public health issue that can interfere with daily activities, sleep, and interpersonal relationships when it becomes chronic or worsens, ultimately impairing quality of life. Despite ongoing efforts, the efficacy of pain treatments in improving outcomes for patients remains limited. At present, the challenge lies in developing a personalized care and management plan that helps to maintain patient activity levels and effectively manages pain. Neuropathic pain is a chronic condition resulting from damage to the somatosensory nervous system, significantly impacting quality of life. It is partly thought to be caused by inflammation and oxidative stress, and clinical research has suggested a link between this condition and diet. However, these links are not yet well understood and require further investigation to evaluate the pathways involved in neuropathic pain. Specifically, the question remains whether supplementation with dietary antioxidants, such as melatonin, could serve as a potential adjunctive treatment for neuropathic pain modulation. Melatonin, primarily secreted by the pineal gland but also produced by other systems such as the digestive system, is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-aging properties. It is found in various fruits and vegetables, and its presence alongside other polyphenols in these foods may enhance melatonin intake and contribute to improved health. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of neuropathic pain and examine the potential role of melatonin as an adjunctive treatment in a neuro-nutritional approach to pain management.
疼痛是一个重大的全球公共卫生问题,当它变为慢性或加重时,会干扰日常活动、睡眠和人际关系,最终损害生活质量。尽管一直在努力,但疼痛治疗对改善患者预后的效果仍然有限。目前,挑战在于制定个性化的护理和管理计划,以帮助维持患者的活动水平并有效控制疼痛。神经性疼痛是一种由躯体感觉神经系统受损导致的慢性疾病,对生活质量有重大影响。部分原因被认为是由炎症和氧化应激引起的,临床研究表明这种疾病与饮食之间存在联系。然而,这些联系尚未得到充分理解,需要进一步研究以评估神经性疼痛所涉及的途径。具体而言,补充膳食抗氧化剂(如褪黑素)是否可以作为调节神经性疼痛的潜在辅助治疗方法,这一问题仍然存在。褪黑素主要由松果体分泌,但也由其他系统(如消化系统)产生,以其抗炎、抗氧化和抗衰老特性而闻名。它存在于各种水果和蔬菜中,并且与这些食物中的其他多酚一起可能会增加褪黑素的摄入量并有助于改善健康。本综述的目的是概述神经性疼痛,并探讨褪黑素作为辅助治疗在疼痛管理的神经营养方法中的潜在作用。
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