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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

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

From Science Daily ● Jan. 11, 2026

This gap in treatment highlights the urgent need for neuroprotective strategies that can preserve these critical nerve cells.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2025

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

From Salon ● Apr. 20, 2025

"Not only does CBN have neuroprotective properties, but its derivatives have the potential to become novel therapeutics for various neurological disorders," says Research Professor Pamela Maher, senior author of the study.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 17, 2024

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