Happy & Healthy with Amy

Gum Disease, Menopause & Your Alzheimer's Risk

• Amy Lang • Season 2 • Episode 36

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Did you know researchers found a specific bacteria — the one found in gum disease — in up to 95% of Alzheimer's patients' brains? And that menopause makes your mouth significantly more vulnerable to exactly this bacteria?

In this episode, Amy digs into one of the most overlooked connections in brain health: the link between your oral health, the menopause transition, and Alzheimer's disease. We're talking about brain protection — and it's more actionable than almost anything else you can do.

What You'll Learn

  • What menopause actually does to your mouth — and why estrogen loss puts your gums, saliva, and bone at risk 
  • The bacteria called P. gingivalis — how it travels from your gums to your brain, and why it was found in 90–95% of Alzheimer's patients' brain tissue
  • The accelerated rate of cognitive decline when active gum disease is present
  • Six practical, evidence-based steps you can start tonight to protect your oral health — and your brain
  • About the SPRING Trial — a promising clinical trial for people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's, now actively recruiting

Resources Mentioned

  • Free RESTORED Protocol Guide: moxie-club.com (link in description)
  • SPRING Trial (Clinical Trial for Mild-Moderate Alzheimer's): springclinicaltrial.com
  • Alcohol-Free Mouth Rinse (TheraBreath): [link in show notes]
  • Electric Toothbrush (Philips Sonicare): [link in show notes]

Research Referenced

  • Oral Health and Menopause: A Comprehensive Review on Current Knowledge and Associated Dental Management. PMC3793432.
  • Welberry et al. (2025). Reflections on The Lancet's Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care. The Lancet. PIIS0140-6736(25)00149-7.
  • BrightFocus Foundation Zoom In on Dementia & Alzheimer's, Episode 41. Dr. Michael Detke, Lighthouse Pharmaceuticals.

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