Alzheimer’s disease continues to be a leading cause of death in the United States, with 1 in 3 seniors dying with Alzheimer’s or dementia—more than the number killed by breast and prostate cancers combined.1
While a cure has remained elusive, the connection between brain health and gut microbiota has grown clearer, and research suggests that the bacteria in your intestines may influence brain functioning and can even promote neurodegeneration.2