Dear Steve,

DID YOU KNOW that why it is so important to make sure you have enough B-vitamins?

As reported in Frontiers in Nutrition, higher intake of vitamin B1 (thiamine) was associated with a 22% lower sarcopenia risk, and higher intake of vitamin B2 (riboflavin) with a 16% lower risk in both men and women. Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass due to the aging process.

A study from NPJ Parkinson Disease identified gut microbes likely to be involved in the development of Parkinson's disease and linked them with decreased vitamin B2 and vitamin B7 (biotin), pointing the way to an unexpectedly simple treatment that may help in those with gut dysbiosis: B-vitamin supplementation.

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Steve: You may or may not be aware of the myriad microbiomes in and on our bodies (gut, skin, lung, urinary tract, etc.). The mouth microbiome is just as important, especially when it comes to the heart and brain.

For example, gingivitis is the result of dysbiosis of mouth bacteria, causing gum inflammation. Mouth inflammation is often accompanied with cardiac inflammation.

Recently, researchers have found a link between mouth bacteria and mental health, or the "oral-brain axis." A recent study from Translational Psychiatry analyzed the salivary microbiome of individuals experiencing mental health symptoms comparing it to the microbiome of mentally healthy individuals.

Participants with symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder and depression exhibited higher levels of certain bacteria, such as Prevotella histicola. This bacterium, associated with oral inflammation, was also linked to lower interpersonal quality of life scores. Conversely, participants with anxiety disorders had lower levels of Neisseria elongata, a bacterium associated with oral and cardiovascular health.

Another key finding was the association between oral microbiota and early life trauma. For instance, higher levels of Streptococcus mutans, a bacterium often linked to dental decay, were found in individuals who reported experiencing childhood emotional neglect.

Finally, many of the subjects with mental health disorders showed reduced oral tryptophan breakdown, which can lead to lower serotonin levels, a key chemical involved in regulating mood.

It shows how important great oral hygiene, chewing properly, and choosing optimal foods and beverages are for hearts and brains.

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