8- Cognitive Function & Memory
Memory loss is a very serious complication of the central nervous system. It can be the result of Alzheimer’s or dementia. Medical scientists have long thought that poor oral hygiene may be a factor in addition to it being a hereditary disease. They recently confirmed this by linking bacterial buildups in oral plaque and tartar to brain disease. The bacteria in the oral cavity can enter the bloodstream or nervous system through lesions, cuts, or skin openings in the oral cavity.
If it gets to the brain it promotes the growth of such diseases. This causes increased memory loss in the patient. There have also been reports of cognitive decline following certain surgeries, including heart surgery. Taking valerenic acid as a supplement can help reduce oxidative stress in the area of the brain that controls memory. In addition, valerenic acid can improve oral health and reduce inflammation, thus inhibiting memory loss.