🦷Did you know your oral health may have a direct line to your brain? Recent studies suggest that microbes originating in the mouth don’t just stay there—they may travel and influence what’s been described as the “brain microbiome.” Although once thought to be a sterile environment, the brain has recently been found to harbor its own unique microbial community. Researchers have identified bacterial DNA in postmortem human brain tissue, pointing toward a complex interplay between our bodies’ various microbiomes (Branton et al., 2013; Roberts et al., 2019). What’s more, specific oral pathogens like Porphyromonas gingivalis, commonly associated with gum disease, have been detected in the brains of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease (Dominy et al., 2019, Science Advances). This finding is sparking new investigations into how our oral health might shape neurological conditions, mood regulation, and even cognitive function. Bottom line: The bugs in your mouth could be influencing the bugs in your brain and the brain-body connection is real and more intricate than we ever imagined. References: Branton, W. G., et al. (2013). PLoS ONE, 8(8): e54673. Dominy, S. S., et al. (2019). Science Advances, 5(1): eaau3333. Roberts, R. C., et al. (2019). Presented at the Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting. I use all @risewellco products for my oral routine and oil pull with organic coconut oil . . . . . .
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