BBC South West health correspondent
BBCCertain bacteria found in people’s mouths may be linked to changes in brain function as you age, experts have said.
The study, led by the University of Exeter, found certain types of bacteria were associated with better memory and attention, while others were linked to poor brain health and Alzheimer’s disease.
Lead author Dr Joanna L’Heureux said: “We might be able to predict if you have the Alzheimer’s gene even before you start getting problems or think about going to the doctor for a diagnosis.”
The research is in early stages but study leads say they are now investigating whether eating certain healthy foods, such as nitrate-rich leafy greens, can influence brain health by boosting…