12/12/2019 / By Darnel Fernandez
Neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, are serious brain disorders that could affect bodily functions like balance, speech and mobility. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.8 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, and this number is estimated to rise to nearly 14 million by 2050. While Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s do not have a known cure, there are natural ways for you to optimize your brain health so you can prevent the onset of these diseases. For instance, you can make dietary and lifestyle changes to support the health a lesser-known bodily system: the glymphatic system.
The lymphatic system is a network of tissues, organs, nodes and vessels that facilitates the removal of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials. But while components of this system can be found everywhere in the body, the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord, does not have any true lymphatic vessels. This is where the glymphatic system comes into play.
The glymphatic system consists of pores, water channels and other pathways in the brain and spinal cord that help clear out cellular waste. It is also responsible for circulating cerebrospinal fluid throughout the body’s clearance pathways. The CNS needs a waste removal system because its high activity can cause metabolic waste to build up rather quickly. This emphasizes the need to expel these by-products as soon as possible. Neurodegenerative diseases are associated with the build-up of metabolic waste in the brain.
The functions of the glymphatic system are dependent on several factors, such as immune health, heart health and even vascular (blood vessel) health. Just like the rest of the body, a poor diet and bad lifestyle choices could impede the glymphatic system’s “brain drain” function, compromising an individual’s overall health. Because of this, maintaining a healthy glymphatic system should be your top priority if you want to preserve your cognitive health and prevent the onset of neurodegenerative diseases. Here are five strategies you can adopt to give your glymphatic system the support it needs.
Keeping a healthy glymphatic system could be the key to reducing your risk of neurodegenerative diseases. Visit BrainHealthBoost.com for more tips on how to support your brain health.
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