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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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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

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

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2025

After four months, doctors diagnosed Benton with activity-dependent neuroprotective protein syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that results in many symptoms, including autism and other intellectual disabilities.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 23, 2023

The new procedure, known as neuroprotective CPR, has three components.

From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2023