Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a complex neurodegenerative disease classically thought to impact the motor system, but research is now investigating the contribution of non-motor symptoms. Here, the authors explore evidence that highlights the extent to which nutrition and metabolism might contribute to ALS pathogenesis, and discuss the effectiveness of modifying energy balance in ALS.
- Albert Ludolph
- Luc Dupuis
- Christopher McDermott