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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

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 Nov. 21, 2025

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

From Science Daily Nov. 4, 2025

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

From Salon Apr. 20, 2025

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