neuroinflammation
/ˌnjʊəroʊˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/
Definition
The inflammation of nervous tissue within the brain or spinal cord, which is now recognized as a key biological factor that researchers and manufacturers target to improve cognitive health.
Etymology
The word is a hybrid formation derived from the Greek 'neuron' (nerve) and the Latin 'inflammatio' (a setting on fire). It entered modern medical terminology to describe the physiological immune response specifically within the nervous system.
In the news
In this article, neuroinflammation is cited as a critical area of scientific research that is shifting how brands formulate brain-health supplements. Developers are looking for ingredients that can modulate this inflammatory response to support long-term cognitive function.
Holistic health drives cognitive supplement demand and ingredient innovations
Read the full article ↗Nutrition Insight