David Sinclair· PhD
As we age, the blood brain barrier (BBB) becomes more permeable, contributing to cognitive decline.
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As we age, the blood brain barrier (BBB) becomes more permeable, contributing to cognitive decline.
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Slowing brain aging may depend on patching & preventing these leaks.
Maintaining blood-brain barrier integrity may be key to the prevention of brain aging.
the blood brain barrier is key for brain aging in fact nearly 50 of all dementias including alzheimer's disease begin with the breakdown of the smallest vessels in the brain