Noubrain's journey began over 20 years ago when Roland Martin and his research team came into contact with biochemist Arjan Geerlings and learnt about the amazing benefits of hydroxytyrosol (HYT). This natural substance, which is found in olives, is one of the most powerful natural antioxidants. Its neuroprotective effect, which protects brain cells and helps to maintain their function, is particularly remarkable.

Roland Martin - A short portrait
Roland Martin is an internationally recognised neurologist and leading researcher in the field of disease mechanisms and the development of new treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS). Over the past decades, he has made a significant contribution to research into MS and other inflammatory diseases of the brain. With his team, he has worked particularly in the field of innovative therapies, including autologous stem cell transplantation in MS and the development of a procedure to restore immune tolerance in MS patients in a very specific way. He was honoured with the prestigious John Dystel Prize in 2023 for his outstanding achievements in MS research. He was previously a professor at the University of Zurich, where he headed the MS Centre and research in the field of neuroimmunology. He is currently continuing his research at the University of Zurich as Emeritus Professor and at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm and spends the majority of his time as Head of Research at a biotechnology company, Cellerys, which is developing the aforementioned immune tolerance treatment for MS.
Our path to Noubrain
Roland Martin and his team have been working on hydroxytyrosol as a potential neuroprotective treatment or prophylaxis for many years. In 2021, Marc Willhaus, an IT entrepreneur, and Andrea Zelic, a marketing expert, came together with Roland Martin. Together we founded Noubrain to make the health benefits of hydroxytyrosol available to a wide audience in the form of food supplements. Our passion for the project is to provide science-based information and products that promote the well-being and health of our customers in the long term. We also want to develop innovative products that not only strengthen the body, but also the brain.
Why hydroxytyrosol?
Hydroxytyrosol is a natural antioxidant extracted from the olive fruit. It has a variety of health benefits:
Supports brain function: It has a neuroprotective effect and can help to reduce the risk of neurological diseases.
Promotes cardiovascular health: Hydroxytyrosol can help regulate blood pressure and improve vascular health.
Protects muscles: It has an anti-inflammatory effect and can protect muscle tissue from damage.
Strengthens the immune system: As an antioxidant, it supports the body's defences against free radicals
Research and development at Noubrain
An important part of our mission is to invest the income from the sale of our food supplements in further research. For example, we are planning a clinical trial in the near future to test the effect of hydroxytyrosol on people with neurological diseases. Our vision is to develop hydroxytyrosol as a novel food or even as a drug. For both classifications, it must be ensured that strict safety criteria are met.
We firmly believe that hydroxytyrosol can play a major role in the prevention and treatment of neurological diseases. By supporting our customers, we can not only offer high-quality products, but also advance research and thus hope to improve the quality of life of many people in the long term.
We are proud to build a bridge between science and health. Thanks to the support of our customers, we can continue to advance research and develop products that improve the lives of many people.