Chronic inflammation doesn’t just affect your joints or digestive system: it can also alter your brain chemistry and increase your risk of:
• Treatment-resistant depression
• Persistent anxiety
• Early cognitive decline
• Alzheimers

How are they related?

When there is sustained inflammation in the body, substances (inflammatory cytokines) are released that cross the blood-brain barrier and affect the brain.

This can lead to:

• Reduced production of serotonin (a feel-good neurotransmitter)
• Increased oxidative stress
• Damage to neurons and decreased neuroplasticity

What causes this brain inflammation?

• Ultra-processed and high-sugar diets
• Chronic stress and poor emotional management
• Lack of restful sleep
• Exposure to toxins (heavy metals, pesticides)
• Intestinal problems (leaky gut syndrome)

How can you reduce it?
• Eat anti-inflammatory foods: turmeric, omega-3s, berries, and green vegetables.
• Improve your sleep: Create a screen-free nighttime routine.
• Breathe, move, and disconnect from daily stress.
• Take care of your gut: Include probiotics and prebiotics, and eliminate irritants.

Do you want to assess your level of brain inflammation?

At Dr. Adonis Maiquez’s clinic, we help you prevent, identify, and reverse functional imbalances that can affect your mental and cognitive health.