12 Weeks to Better Brain Health
I love a good two-for-one deal—especially when it comes to my health.
That’s one reason why I focus so much on gut health interventions.
They can simultaneously improve my digestion AND just about every other aspect of my health.
In fact, one particular “gut health” supplement has been found to give your brain a quick boost as well.
For a double-blind study, 36 pairs of twins over 60 took either…
- two plant fiber prebiotics (inulin and fructooligosaccharide)
- or a placebo.
Prebiotics are food your body doesn’t digest, which becomes the food for good bacteria in your gut.
After twelve weeks, the twins who took the prebiotics scored significantly higher on cognitive function tests.
How could a gut health supplement help your brain?
While more research is needed, all signs indicate that it boosts levels of a good bacterium called Bifidobacterium.
You see, research has already shown that boosting Bifidobacterium could help reduce cognitive deficits by helping to regulate the signals between your gut and brain.
While this study utilized a supplement, you don’t have to take a pill to boost your prebiotic intake.
As long as you’re getting plenty of fruit, vegetables, grains, and legumes, you’ll be feeding your good bacteria the food they need to boost your gut health and brain health, too.
P.S. Brain-friendly vitamin lowers dementia risk.
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