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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

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."

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2025

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

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