What is the glymphatic system?
But why exactly would the brain need a waste removal mechanism?
What influences how well the glymphatic system works?
5 ways to optimize the glymphatic system and boost brain health.
Small changes can sometimes have exponential positive effects.
Stay hydrated, especially as temperatures rise.
The volume of fluid within our vessels helps to support cerebral blood flow.
Blood has to pump from the heart to the brain against gravity.
This can lead to fatigue, dizziness, and poor waste removal.
The use of occasional electrolyte powders in your water can be useful to maintain intravascular volume.
Seriously prioritize your sleep.
Restorative sleep is critical for glymphatic drainage.
This applies to weekdays and weekends!
Can’t seem to get to sleep?
Tryamber or orange-huedglasses that block sleep-disrupting blue light, or consider one of thesenatural sleep aids.
Move your body every day.
Exercise gets our heart pumping and our blood moving.
It delivers and exchanges nutrients, oxygen, and metabolic by-products so participates in both glymphatic andlymphatic drainage.
Delivery of blood supports cellular metabolism so that intracellular debris can be packaged and released and aids efficient clearance.
Eat brain-supporting foods.
ensure you’re pooping regularly.
Speak to your physician for help in addressing constipation and/or any underlying concern.
