According to an American study, certain drinks have a strong impact on our brain and in particular on our memory. Here’s why.
Are you a fan of soda? Well here’s the bad news: these drinks are said to be very bad for the brain. Indeed, according to a study conducted by the University of Medicine of Boston, and spotted by the media Marie France, sugary drinks do not do our memory good. To reach this conclusion, the researchers followed 4,000 people for several weeks. They were subjected to a battery of tests and MRI. Results ? Among citizens who drank a glass of soda a day, more significant memory problems were observed. On the side of those who consumed two drinks, the researchers found that they had reduced learning ability.
Worse still, in children, swallowing too much sodas and other sugary drinks would be bad for brain development, as Marie France points out. The WHO also advises not to consume more than 50 grams of sugar per day.
The gut, the key to everything?
But these conclusions have the beginnings of explanation: our intestine is made up of what is called the microbiota, that is to say all the microorganisms that evolve along our digestive system. It constitutes billions of bacteria which act on our health and the brain. In recent years, scientists have increasingly investigated the link between cognitive functions and the digestive system. It turns out that this microbiota could also be involved in the onset of neurodegenerative disease such as Alzheimer’s. Moreover, to boost your memory, we do not hesitate to consume basil, which would have virtues against memory disorders.