Slow BRAIN decay… in your GUT?!
It’s okay to not feel as SHARP AS A TACK…
And it’s definitely okay if you suffer from the occasional FORGETFULLNESS…
But when the best memories of your life suddenly begin to FADE AWAY… or you can’t REMEMBER how to do everyday tasks…
Friend, that could be the beginnings of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
But you don’t have to sit back and let either of these life-shattering diseases take control of your life…
And you don’t have to wait around for a Big Pharma pill to “save” your brain, either!
That’s because I’ve got the science on how you can help save your brain’s integrity…
IN YOUR GUT!
According to a study published in the journal Nature Aging, the bacteria in your gut could hold the key to staving off life-altering brain diseases.
Researchers found in lab studies that ‘friendly’ bacteria found in probiotics – like yogurt – can help fend off Alzheimer’s… which one day could open the door for probiotics to be a component of treatment plans for the disease.
It’s no secret that gut-boosting probiotics are great for your overall health and well-being, but what’s the connection to the brain?
Believe it or not, your gut and your brain are actually connected… a partnership called the gut-brain axis.
Maintaining a healthy amount of good gut bacteria controls inflammation, which is the root of all disease, and one of the precursors to Alzheimer’s and dementia.
More lab studies continue to be done on probiotics and Alzheimer’s, but in the meantime, there’s nothing wrong with taking a quality probiotic supplement NOW to improve your overall brain health.
In fact, multiple studies have found probiotic supplements can help boost your concentration, and overall decision-making and understanding.
Probiotics can be found at most supermarkets and health food stores. With any supplement, just be sure to stick the recommended daily amount listed on the product label.
To the healing powers of the gut,
Sarah Reagan
Sources:
Study Finds. “Yogurt every day keeps Alzheimer’s away? Probiotics, strong gut health may be key to avoiding dementia.” https://studyfinds.org/yogurt-alzheimers-probiotics-gut-health-dementia/
Harvard Health Publishing. “Probiotics may help boost mood and cognitive function.” https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/probiotics-may-help-boost-mood-and-cognitive-function
