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Nervonic Acid Powder

Product Name:Nervonic Acid

Specification:98%

Appearance:White Powder

Test Method:HPLC

Place of Origin:Shaanxi,China

Brand Name:Sheerherb

Sample:Available

Shelf life:2 years

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Core Advantages of Nervonic Acid:

  • High Specificity and Targeted Action: Nervonic acid is a key structural component of myelin sheaths in the brain and peripheral nerves. This characteristic enables its action to directly target the nervous system, particularly the “insulating layer” of nerve fibers—the myelin sheath—a function unmatched by many other nutrients.
  • Dual Mechanism of Action: Structural Role: Serves as a “building block” directly involved in the biosynthesis and repair of myelin sheaths and cell membranes. Functional Regulation: Supports efficient neural signaling by influencing membrane fluidity and promoting the expression of neurotrophic factors (e.g., BDNF).
  • Natural Sources and Safety: Neuronic acid powder is typically extracted from natural plant sources (e.g., maple seed oil, garlic fruit oil) or marine organisms. It exhibits high purity, easy absorption, and excellent safety.
  • Formulation Advantages (Powder Form): High Purity and Stability: Easily purified; powder form is more stable than oils and less prone to oxidation. Convenience and Flexibility: Can be conveniently added in precise quantities to beverages or foods, or used to prepare capsules and tablets without an oily texture.

Functional Effects of Nervonic Acid:

Primary benefits focus on “nourishing, repairing, and protecting the nervous system”:
  • Promotes myelin formation and repair: Nervonic acid provides essential building blocks for myelin regeneration and repair, crucial for maintaining nervous system integrity and function.
  • Supports Brain Health and Cognitive Function: Enhances Memory and Learning Capacity: By preserving and repairing neural network structures, it provides the material foundation for information transmission, helping to slow age-related cognitive decline. Supports Brain Cell Vitality: Strengthens the stability and function of neuronal cell membranes, supporting brain cell energy metabolism.
  • Potential Neurotrophic and Neuroprotective Effects: In animal models of neurodegenerative and demyelinating diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis, n-acetylneuraminic acid demonstrates symptom improvement and neuroprotective effects. Supporting Nervous System Development: For infants, children, and adolescents, n-acetylneuraminic acid is a key nutrient for brain development, aiding in the construction of healthy neural networks.
Analysis Item Specification Result Conclusion
Main Component
Nervonic Acid ≥ 90.0% 90.5% Complies
Sensory & Physical Properties
Appearance Light Yellow to Off-white, Flaky Crystal Complies Complies
Odor Characteristic Complies Complies
Taste Characteristic Complies Complies
Melting Point 41-43°C 42°C Complies
Heavy Metals
Lead (Pb) ≤ 1.0 ppm Complies Complies
Cadmium (Cd) ≤ 2.0 ppm Complies Complies
Solvent Residues
Cyclohexane ≤ 290 mg/kg 3.4 mg/kg Complies
Methanol ≤ 3000 ppm (mg/kg) 0.3 mg/kg Complies
Ethanol ≤ 5000 ppm (mg/kg) 0.1 mg/kg Complies
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) ≤ 290 ppm (Note: Unit suspect, typically μg/kg) Not Detected Complies
Benzo[a]anthracene (BaA) Not Specified 9.536 ng/g -
Microbiological Tests
Total Plate Count ≤ 1000 CFU/g Complies Complies
Yeast & Mold ≤ 100 CFU/g Complies Complies
Escherichia coli (E. Coli) Negative Complies Complies
Salmonella Negative Complies Complies
Overall Conclusion Conforms with Specification

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