
GastroenterologyneuroprotectionKynurenic acid
Harnessing Kynurenic Acid and the Gut-Brain Axis to Improve Stroke Recovery
By MedXY|Sep 18, 2026
Kynurenic acid (KYNA) reduction in the gut correlates with worse poststroke outcomes. Supplementation activates a gut-brain neural circuit via GPR35 and the vagus nerve, promoting neuroprotection and functional recovery after ischemic strok