It’s exciting to see more and more experts embracing lifestyle as a powerful tool to prevent cognitive decline.
Translation: With cognitive decline, it’s best to intervene as early as you could.
“So I recommend everyone check out your oral microbiome,” advises Bredesen.
(He suggests using a service likeMyPerioPath.)
“Do you haveP.
gingivalis, T. denticola, prevotella intermedia, F. nucleatum?
These organisms are being found in the brain' they’re being found in the plaques of coronary arteries…
These things areimpacting us systemically1.”
For example, one study found that the aforementioned bacteriaP.
gingivalis, the key pathogen in periodontitis, wasidentified in the brain of Alzheimer’s disease patients2.
Another study suggests a possible link betweenF.
nucleatum(another periodontal pathogen) and Alzheimer’s disease3.
It’s something Bredesen sees all the time in his own practice.
Sauna
Consider Bredesen a huge sauna fan.
Specifically, research shows frequent sauna bathing is associated with areduced risk of all-cause mortality8.
All the more reason to check out our list ofinfrared saunasandsauna blankets.
The takeaway
A few unsuspecting factors can play a significant role when it comes to brain health.
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We hope you enjoy this episode!
