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Neuroprotective Substrates

Meaning

Neuroprotective Substrates are specific metabolic compounds, nutrient derivatives, or endogenous molecules that serve as preferred fuel sources or essential building blocks to enhance the resilience and function of the central nervous system. These substrates actively participate in biochemical pathways that minimize neuronal damage from excitotoxicity, oxidative stress, and metabolic dysfunction. The consistent availability of these compounds is a prerequisite for maintaining cognitive health and supporting the delicate neuroendocrine signaling required for systemic homeostasis.