Researchers Think Gut Supplements Could Have Anti-Dementia Benefits

You probably already know that what’s good for the heart tends to be good for the brain. Healthy blood pressure and well-maintained arteries could help to reduce our risk of conditions like dementia.

But some researchers think another system – our gut – could play a role here, too, because the “brain and the gut microbiome are connected through the gut-brain axis”. 

This theory suggests that bacteria in our digestive tract might just play a role in how our brain ages.

And recently, a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease found that, among a small group of participants, taking probiot...