The Role of Gut Bacteria on Dementia
Neurologists seem to be in agreement that the gut-brain axis plays a prominent role in cognitive health, especially when it comes to dementia. When microbes go through the digestive process, some of the byproducts enter the brain and affect neurotransmitters like serotonin. When the microbiota is out of balance, it can create systemic inflammation, which has been linked to a variety of diseases and disorders that affect the brain.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/does-the-gut-play-a-role-in-dementia-here-is-the-evidence
Related Posts
-
Pets may be linked to slower cognitive decline
Posted on Mar 24, 2022
-
Poor score on simple memory test may be linked to Alzheimer’s biomarkers
Posted on Mar 15, 2022
-
Red dye 40 linked to ADHD
Posted on Mar 10, 2022
-
Hypertension in young adults affects brain later
Posted on Mar 8, 2022
Tags
Share This
