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Probiotics Prevent Brain Atrophy and Improve Cognition

Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

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Effective Probiotics Can Improve Cognitive Function and Prevent Brain Atrophy

Probiotic supplementation or consumption of probiotic-rich foods can reduce leaky gut usually as assessed by a marker called zonulin. And the leaky gut piece logically then leads to the next finding which is the ability to improve nutrients. One study found better muscle outcomes when using whey protein plus a probiotic as compared to supplementing with just whey protein alone. The connection between the gut, the liver and the brain mainly in this model of hepatic encephalopathy.

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