What is neuraminic acid? & what is its medical importance?

Answer 1

Here's the definition:
An aldol condensation product of mannosamine and pyruvic acid and the parent acid of sialic acids.
Neuraminic Acid has been found to be particularly important for development and learning. And not surprising it is found in breast milk. Its medical name is N-acetylneuraminic acid .

In studies it has been found that this essential saccharide may improve both memory and performance. It has also been found that it may be an immune modulator which may in turn repel such things as bacteria, viruses and other pathogens.

Sources of Neuraminic Acid

* Organic Hen's Egg ( no chemicals)
* Whey Protein -not the powder ( even those that are allergic to diary products have been found to tolerate this substance)