Neuroprotection

What is Neuroprotection?

Neuroprotection is the process of protecting your brain and nervous system from damage or injury. It involves using strategies and compounds—called neuroprotective agents—to help keep nerve cells alive and functioning, especially when they are under stress from disease or trauma. Think of it as a defense shield for your neurons.

Neuroprotection refers to mechanisms and strategies used to protect neuronal structure and function, and to prevent or reverse damage by reducing or stopping neuron loss. Neuroprotective agents work through various mechanisms, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-apoptotic (preventing cell death) properties. They can also support and improve impaired brain functions by supporting neuroplasticity and neurogenesisNeurogenesis is the amazing process where new neurons, or nerve cells, are formed in the brain. While It’s most crucial when the brain is first developing in an embryo, it continues in certain brain regions—like the hippocampus, which is important… Continue to full entry. By inhibiting inflammation and scavenging free radicals, these agents can help maintain a healthy environment for nerve cells and contribute to improved learning and memoryMemory is how your brain stors information for recall, later. It’s your own special filing system where it keeps information you’ve learned and experiences you’ve had. Sometimes you can recall this information easily, and sometimes you might find it hard… Continue to full entry processes.

Supplements That Support Neuroprotection

• Omega-3 Fatty Acids – DHADHA, or docosahexaenoic acid, is a type of omega-3 fatty acid, which are fats that are important for our health. DHA is vital for brain health and function, as well as eye health. Our bodies can’t produce enough DHA on… Continue to full entry Algae, EPA
• Curcumin
• Phosphatidylserine
• Citicoline / CDP-CholineCDP-Choline, also known as Citicoline, is a compound that works to defend and support your brain health. Your body breaks it down into two key parts: choline and cytidine. Choline helps make the memory and learning chemical acetylcholine. Cytidine is… Continue to full entry)
• Alpha-GPCAlpha-GPC, or Alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine, is a natural compound that works by delivering choline to your brain. Choline is the raw material your brain uses to make a chemical messenger called acetylcholine, which is important for learning and memory recall. Supplementing with… Continue to full entry
• Acetyl-L-CarnitineAcetyl-L-Carnitine, or ALCAR, is a modified version of the amino acid L-carnitine that the body can use for energy production. It’s special because it can get into the brain more easily than L-carnitine. Once there, it plays a role in… Continue to full entry
• Resveratrol
• L-Theanine
• Magnesium L-Threonate
• Lion’s Mane

Top Benefits of Neuroprotection

• Protects neuronal structure and function
• Reduces or stops neuron loss
• Supports learning and memory processes
• Modulates molecules that play a role in apoptosis
• Reduces oxidative stress and inflammation
• Supports neuroplasticity and neurogenesis

Evidence-Based Nutritional Research Sources for ‘Neuroprotection’:

1. PMC → Mechanisms and Potential Benefits of Neuroprotective Agents in Neurological Health
2. PubMed → Neuroprotection in Central Nervous System Diseases
3. Nature Reviews → A decade of neuroprotection: current status and challenges
4. ScienceDirect → Neuroprotection – ScienceDirect Topics