Liver Brain Link Will Have You Rethinking Memory Loss
By
Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Posted November 22, 2024
Here’s something that might surprise you…
Your liver could be secretly sabotaging your brain health.
We know that what happens in the liver doesn’t always stay in the liver.
But now, groundbreaking research reveals just how deeply this vital organ’s health is connected to a critical aspect of aging… your memory and thinking skills.
Scientists uncovered a disturbing connection between liver inflammation and brain function. And it could change how we think about aging and memory loss.
The discovery centers around “necroptosis,” a type of cell death that triggers inflammation.
You can think of it as your body’s alarm system getting stuck in the “ON” position, even when there’s no real threat.
This finding is critical because our livers develop a kind of slow-burning inflammation as we age. It’s like having a smoldering fire in your body that never entirely goes out.
And now we know this persistent flame might be spreading to our brains, affecting our memory and thinking skills.
But here’s where it gets REALLY interesting…
When researchers found a way to block this inflammatory liver process, something remarkable happened. Inflammation didn’t just decrease in the liver (as expected). It ALSO dropped in the brain and cognitive function improved.
This is huge because it suggests that keeping your liver healthy could protect your brain and memory as you age.
The situation gets even more complicated if you’re overweight. Obesity is like pouring gasoline on the inflammatory fire. It can increase liver inflammation, accelerate brain aging, and make cognitive decline more likely.
But there are steps you can take starting NOW to protect your liver and brain:
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Limit alcohol
- Eat an anti-inflammatory diet
- Stay physically active
- Keep blood sugar levels in check
And remember, losing even a small amount of weight can help reduce inflammation throughout your body, including in your liver and brain.
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Source:
Veronica Galvan Hart, Ph.D., Willard Freeman, Ph.D., Organ ‘Crosstalk’ Extends Harms of Inflammation from Liver to Brain, Press release, 10.11.24, Inside OU HSC, NIH Award Number: 2R01AG059718-06A1, ouhsc. edu
Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.
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