Researchers Think Gut Supplements Could Have Anti-Dementia Benefits

Summary

You probably already know that what’s good for the heart tends to be good for the brain . Healthy blood pressure and well- maintained arteries could help to reduce our risk of conditions like dementia. But some researchers think another system – our gut – could play a role here, too, because the “brain and the gut microbiome are connected through the gut-brain axis”. This theory suggests that bacteria in our digestive tract might just play a role in how our brain ages. And recently, a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease found that, among a small group of participants, taking…

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