Six Plant-Based Compounds Show Neuroprotective Potential

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Six Plant-Based Compounds Show Neuroprotective Potential

"Key Facts:

Phenolics and terpenes in plants show neuroprotective and antioxidant effects.

Quercetin-rich foods prevent oxidative stress-induced neuron damage.

Lemon balm, sage, and elderberry support brain health via distinct compound profiles.

Source: University of Wollongong"

"The astralagus supplement had the highest rates of phenolics, followed by the Queen Garnet plum, elderberry, and clove. In particular, these plant products were high in derivates of compound called quercetin, which was associated with an ability to prevent oxidative stress-induced cell death and chelate copper ions.

Black pepper had the strongest terpene concentration, followed by clove and sage, which was associated with an ability to reduce reactive oxygen species."

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According to this article some of the healthiest foods in the world are: Queen Garnet plum, black pepper, clove, elderberry, sage, lemon balm and astralagus.