The Most Neuroprotective Compound You've Never Heard Of

In this episode of Daily Value, we look at a forgotten compound found in common vegetables such as kale, spinach, and broccoli. Discovered in the 1930s and initially thought to be a vitamin (dubbed “Vitamin P”), this compound has recently demonstrated significant potential in neuroprotection.

This compound may soon become an essential component in neuroprotective and longevity formulations.

00:00 Introduction to Brain Health Molecules

00:19 The Forgotten Flavonoid

01:08 Historical Background

01:59 Neuroprotective Properties

02:51 Mechanisms of Action in Brain Health

03:34 Recent Research and Findings

05:25 Broader Implications and Applications

06:48 Challenges and Future Directions

07:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

https://actaneurocomms.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40478-025-01927-y

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/pharmacology/articles/10.3389/fphar.2020.565700/full

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0753332223010065

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction to Forgotten Flavonoid
• 1:36 History of Kaempferol Discovery
• 2:42 Kaempferol's Neuroprotective Mechanisms
• 5:38 Research on Mitochondrial Protection
• 6:38 Applications Across Neurological Conditions
• 7:48 Dosing and Bioavailability Challenges