Experts' narrative review "Mastication, Hippocampal Structure Changes and Cognition".

Maria Grazia Piancino

Dental School, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, via Nizza 230, Turin 10126, Italy. Electronic address: [email protected] School, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, via Nizza 230, Turin 10126, Italy. Electronic address: [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

Recent evidence highlights a fundamental link between masticatory function and brain health. Once regarded solely as a peripheral motor activity for food processing and occlusal balance, mastication is now recognized as a key factor in maintaining and enhancing cognitive function across the lifespan.

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Research summary

Mastication positively influences hippocampal structure and cognitive function. The paper discusses a potential link between a fundamental activity (mastication) and cognitive health, which is relevant to understanding factors that may contribute to longevity and cognitive aging.

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