Nourishing the Mind and Sight: Shifting perspectives in NeuroNutrition

NeuroNutrition: What is it?^1,2

When considering the term "NeuroNutrition," thoughts may naturally gravitate towards neuroscience, brain function, and cognition. However, its scope extends far beyond these realms. This compound word merges two potent concepts – the importance of food and its nutritional content, and their impact on neurons, the fundamental units of neural tissues.

The significance of a healthy diet for neural tissues, including the brain, becomes apparent with certain nutrient deficiencies, such as vitamin B12, B9, and zinc, which are linked to impaired cognitive function. Indeed, it's not just about one food or nutrient – it’s about providing the right balance of energy, protection, and resources for the normal function and adaptability of neural cells. In fact, it is a fine interplay between a lifetime of habits and choices and the neuron’s efforts to adapt and thrive. 

Eye and Brain: Mirrors in Neural Health^3–9

The eye and brain are deeply connected. Even though the eye is outside the brain, the retina - the tissue at the back of the eye that senses light and transmit it to the brain for decoding – is actually an extension of the brain, sharing the same origin and blood supply. 

The Pace of Neural Aging

Neurodegeneration is a natural part of aging that leads to permanent damage and loss of neural cells in the brain but also the eye. This connection offers valuable clues about brain health. Factors like age, diet, and lifestyle can speed up or slow down this process, with oxidative stress playing a starring role. Oxidative stress happens when the body’s production or exposure to harmful molecules, called free radicals, overwhelm the body’s capacity to clear them and defend itself, damaging the body’s neural tissues.

Focusing on building neural resilience

While there is no universally accepted way to modulate the aging rhythm, one thing is certain – helping neural tissues to adapt to changes helps maintain function and health. Restoring the balance and strength of the neural cells for a smoother return from a state of stress to a balanced state is key for positive aging.

• Adaptability – neural tissues capability to adjust to changes is crucial for function. Either through enhancement of synaptic connections or through the promotion of growth and plasticity.
• Resilience – neural tissues ability to bounce back from stressors or injury helps protect against long-term consequences
• Survival – protective processes in neurons, like repairing damaged DNA or clearing harmful proteins, reduce the likelihood of degeneration related to oxidative stress and promote the longevity of neural cells.

Neumentix™ Illuminates New Frontiers in Neural Support^{10,11,20,12–19}

Advancements in NeuroNutrition have illuminated new frontiers in neural tissue support, offering promising avenues for enhancing both brain and eye health. Among these breakthroughs is Neumentix™, a revolutionary nootropic sourced from a patented spearmint plant developed by Kemin.

Preclinical research with Neumentix has demonstrated that its unique phenolic complex can act on stressed or aged neural tissues in the brain and eye through multiple mechanisms of action promoting resilience, adaptability and survival of neural cells.

Neumentix represents a paradigm shift in the approach to neural health, offering a holistic solution that extends beyond the brain to support eye health. With its unique capabilities and growing body of research, Neumentix is poised to redefine the landscape of NeuroNutrition, paving the way for a brighter future for both the eyes and the brain.

As Kemin continues to champion the potential of Neumentix in the realm of neural nutrition, we invite supplement manufacturers to join us in this journey towards innovative nutritional solutions. 

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