Nervonic Acid

: A crystalline unsaturated fatty acid C23H45COOH obtained from nervon by hydrolysis.

Nervonic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid and an essential nutrient for the growth and maintenance of the brain. It is highly recommended to pregnant, nursing women and small children, but can be beneficial to exercising adults as well. Nervonic acid is an important ingredient in nervous cell membranes because it is vital in regulating the ion channels and receptors. It plays a part in the biosynthesis of myelin (the white matter insulating the nerves- that allows the conduction of impulses from one part of the body to another).

Nervonic acid can regulate the function of brain cell membranes and have a neuro-protective effect which is important to hard training individuals. Nervonic acid can enhance neuron “firing” thereby increasing mental focus and maybe even muscle contraction.

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