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September 12, 2025International Journal of Molecular SciencesOpen Access

Plant-Derived Nutraceuticals in Mental Health and Brain Function: Mechanisms of Action and Therapeutic Potential

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ABAlejandro Borrego-RuizJBJuan J. Borrego

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Overview

This narrative review highlights the mechanisms and implications of nutraceuticals on mental health, indicating their therapeutic potential to prevent neurodegeneration.

Key Points

  • Nutraceuticals improve mental health by influencing gut microbiome interactions and promoting neuroprotection.
  • Essential fatty acids and phytochemicals target neurodegeneration, modulating oxidative stress and inflammation.
  • Phytopsychobiotics like curcumin and ginsenosides enhance cognitive function and mood through bioactive metabolites.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand how nutraceuticals can optimize mental well-being via gut microbiome support.

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Borrego-Ruiz et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d44b2231b076d99fa54285https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26188849
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