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Research increasingly supports the synergistic effects of natural products\u2014bioactive compounds derived from plant\u2010based diets\u2014and regular physical exercise in promoting brain health. Natural products exhibit neuroprotective effects by modulating oxidative stress, reducing neuroinflammation, and enhancing synaptic plasticity, while exercise complements these benefits by improving neurogenesis, cerebral blood flow, and mitochondrial function. This review synthesizes current findings on the signaling mechanisms underlying the combined impact of natural products and physical exercise on brain function. We focus on their influence on key pathways, including brain\u2010derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) signaling, amyloid\u2010beta clearance, and the regulation of neuroinflammation and oxidative stress. 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