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neuroprotective

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

adjective

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


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Yet as Novo’s Wegovy and Lilly’s Zepbound have soared in popularity, there is a growing body of real-world research showing that the millions of people who have taken GLP-1s may be getting neuroprotective and cerebrovascular benefits.

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These results indicate that arginine's benefits may involve not only preventing aggregation but also providing broader neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects.

From Science Daily

The findings were published in Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science under the title "Metabolomic profiling of aqueous humor from glaucoma patients identifies metabolites with anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective potential in mice."

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

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Singh's pre-clinical research suggests that agmatine and thiamine may help protect RGCs and maintain visual function, offering neuroprotective potential.

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