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Neuroimaging studies have shown increased dopamine transporter binding and decreased serotonin levels in patients with TD. The presence of anti-dopamine D2 receptor autoantibodies, which correlate with disease severity, suggests immune involvement in the onset of TD. Nutritional factors influence the dopaminergic system's functionality by affecting neurotransmitter synthesis and metabolism, modulating gut microbiota and contributing to neuroinflammation. Clinical studies have demonstrated that interventions combining probiotics and fructooligosaccharides can help regulate neurotransmitter metabolism, whereas dietary patterns such as the ketogenic, Mediterranean and Mediterranean-DASH intervention for neurodegenerative delay diets exhibit anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects. 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