Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
That Glymphatic Flow
May 2, 2024
Learn how to detoxify your brain with the glymphatic system and optimal sleep. Explore the impact of sleep quality on cognitive health, examine factors influencing brain filtration, and discover the connection between sleep duration and dementia risk. Uncover the importance of maintaining brain health through sleep and lifestyle choices.
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- The glymphatic system clears brain toxins during sleep, crucial for brain health.
- Sleeping position can impact glymphatic system efficiency, potentially affecting neurotoxic waste clearance.
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Understanding the Glymphatic System
The glymphatic system, a newly discovered drainage system in the brain, plays a crucial role in clearing the brain of toxic waste byproducts. During sleep, the glymphatic system becomes significantly more active, with fluid-filled tunnels surrounding blood vessels in the brain facilitating the removal of neurotoxic waste. This process is essential for maintaining brain health and preventing the accumulation of substances like beta-amyloid, linked to cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.
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