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Scientists discover a natural compound that could protect the brain…

The soy-derived compound LPC70 gave mice lower blood pressure, sharper memory and friendlier behavior despite a salty diet; people have not yet been tested.

On air: Hank Ledger, Gloria Vance and Chip Darnell on Meet the Pressure
Published 10:02 AM ET, Sunday, October 18, 2026

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First reported by ScienceDaily: “Scientists discover a natural compound that could protect the brain from too much salt”.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 10:02 AM ET on Meet the Pressure, by Hank Ledger, Gloria Vance and Chip Darnell.

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ScienceDailyScientists discover a natural compound that could protect the brain from too much salt

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorJapanese researchers say a soy-derived compound called LPC70 protected mice from a high-salt diet, with lower blood pressure, better memory and improved social behavior.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo the mice ate a salty diet, took the supplement, and went back to being good company at parties?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorMice, Chip. Not yet people.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorStill, a pill that makes you remember the fries and forgive the table that ate them. Sunday viewers will be asking for it.