The project establish the Communication & Dissemination & Exploitation Plan as an essential strategy to maximize the project's impact on three levels: scientific, societal, and economic. The effectiveness of our results hinges on a carefully structured approach to disseminating and exploiting them, as well as communicating the research to various audiences throughout the project and beyond. Additionally, this plan will enhance my reputation and visibility, fostering future collaborations, funding opportunities, and research, which are crucial for my research career development.
The results will impact the scientific community devoted to food analysis/human nutrition/ND disease and form the basis for future research projects, addressing a broader diet. The economic impact will be achieved by helping the (1) food industry, one of the largest industrial sectors, produce and promote products with improved nutritional and functional properties and contribute to the development of a new blueprint to identify and treat ND disease (e.g., nutritional therapy/treatment), and (1) clinical institution dedicated to neurodegenerative disorders and help them to improve the life quality of their patients and also open future opportunities for clinical studies. The project's societal impact will be improved quality of life by (1) raising the understanding and awareness of the role of diet in ND; and (2) informing citizens how eating decisions can influence their well-being. The project will provide new knowledge about the fate of neuroactive compounds once digested and how this affects their role in preventing and mitigating the damaging effects of ND, offering hope to many people and those who care for them.
Key messages for society:
· ND are debilitating and untreatable conditions that affect millions of people worldwide.
· Diet plays a significant role in ND.
· Dietary choices can influence human well-being.
Key messages for food/nutrient/ND experts, the scientific community, potential end-users, and society at large:
· Diet-gut-brain connection: While there is a known connection between diet, gut health, and brain function, much remains unclear.
· Interdisciplinary collaboration: Successful research in this area requires collaboration among various scientific fields.
· Understanding neuroactive compounds: It is essential to investigate the fate of neuroactive compounds in food after digestion and fermentation.
· Innovative approaches: New strategies, methodologies, and approaches can advance our understanding of the diet-gut-brain interaction.
· Nutritional interventions: Improving the nutritional and functional properties of food products and exploring nutritional therapy can contribute to treating ND diseases.