Oral health and some brains are holding hands, and forgetting the first can make some of us forget everything else, a day later.
The conclusion is from a study carried out at the King’s College of London, which reveals that people with disease of Parkinson They should never neglect oral hygiene.
Researchers focused on the influence of microbioma oral – The set of microorganisms present in the mouth – on the gut and, consequently, in the brain. The oral cavity houses over 700 bacterial species, being one of the most diverse microbial environments of the human body.
These bacteria, which usually help in digestion and reinforcement of the immune system, can, under certain conditions, reach the gut, especially when natural barriers such as gastric acidity are compromised.
In the case of patients with Parkinson, it was found that Some of these oral bacteria can colonize the intestinechanging its microbiota and releasing toxins that cause inflammation. These intestinal inflammation send negative signs to the brain, and may affect memory and other cognitive functions. The patients with the most presence of these bacteria presented worse performances in memory and reasoning tests, according to a study cited by.
In addition to regular brushing, flossing and regular trip to dental consultations, experts recommend a balanced diet, rich in probiotics (such as yogurt and kefir) and prebiotics (fiber and fermented foods), as well as the consumption of anti-inflammatory foods such as fruits, vegetables and omega-3 fatty acids.
