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neuroprotective

American  
[noor-oh-pruh-tek-tiv, nyoor-] / ˌnʊər oʊ prəˈtɛk tɪv, ˌnjʊər- /

adjective

  1. used to protect nerve cells from impairment or other damage.


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Research supports the idea that coffee doesn’t just make us more alert; it has anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and metabolic benefits, too.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

"What surprised us is that the neuroprotective response changes depending on the cell's internal conditions," Dus said.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 27, 2026

Many contain naturally occurring molecules that may support health, including compounds with antioxidant, neuroprotective, or glucose-lowering effects.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 11, 2026

"They activate neuroprotective and cardio protective mechanisms to limit damages."

From Salon ● Apr. 20, 2025

After uncovering this mechanism of CBN's neuroprotective activity, they began applying both academic and industrial drug discovery methods to further characterize and attempt to improve that activity.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 17, 2024

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