Probiotics and brain function

Probiotics Improve Cognitive Function Among Patients With Severe Dementia

Brain, brain health, Cognitive Function, Dementia, Probiotics

A new clinical trial with Alzheimer’s patients shows that probiotics may improve cognitive function in humans.  Prior studies showing probiotics benefits for improvements in memory and learning as well as anxiety and depression reduction have been done with mice. 60 patients with Alzheimer’s disease participated in this double blind, controlled trial.  Patients ranged in age…

The B’s for Brain?

Brain, Omega 3

Traditionally  B vitamins have been associated with their ability to nourish the central nervous system and the adrenal glands.  Often referred to as “Stress Vitamins” these water soluble vitamins get depleted rapidly in our bodies during times of stress.  A number of recent studies have looked at the the ability of B vitamins, especially folic…