Jan. 12, 2023 — Gut bacteria can influence brain health, according to a study of mice genetically predisposed to develop Alzheimer's-like brain damage. The study indicates that gut bacteria ...

Your gut is one of the major gateways to your brain. It absorbs nutrients from the foods you eat, affecting how your brain ...

As we age, our brains do too. New research highlights how polyphenols—powerful nutrients in plant foods—might help slow down brain aging.

Fenchol, a natural compound abundant in some plants including basil, can help protect the brain against Alzheimer's disease pathology, a preclinical study led by University of South Florida Health ...

However, when harmful bacteria outnumber beneficial ones, nitric oxide production drops, potentially affecting brain function. This finding emphasizes the need for maintaining a healthy balance of ...

The most direct pathway involves bacteria entering the bloodstream through compromised gum tissue leading to systemic inflammation that could affect brain function. The nitric oxide pathway ...

Researchers at the University of Illinois report this week that a plant compound found in abundance in celery and green peppers can disrupt a key component of the inflammatory response in the brain.