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What is the liver-brain axis, and does it play a role in dementia?

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What does liver health have to do with the brain? Image for illustration purposes
What does liver health have to do with the brain? Image for illustration purposes

Medical News Today

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Recent research has shown that the liver and the brain are closely connected and can affect each other’s functions. So, could liver health influence a person’s dementia risk? Here is what experts and the most recent research have to say.

Through recent studies, scientists have found that liver-related conditions, such as liver fibrosis and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), are linked to cognitive decline and changes in the brain’s structure.

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