Cognitive function and obesity
Obesity may cause changes in brain activity and, apparently, some scientific studies claim that weight-loss surgery can improve the brain's activity, as well as cognitive function.
According to a publication of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, weight loss surgery can improve cognitive function and brain activity involved in planning, strategizing and organizing. These results are very interesting, since obesity is a disease that increases the risk of other diseases such as Alzheimer's by 35%.
Obesity alters a special part of the brain called the posterior cingulate gyrus, a part of the brain linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Bariatric surgery reverses this altered activity, and thus reduces the chance of developing not only Alzheimer’s , but also some forms of dementia.
After surgery, patients showed similar brain functions as those of normal weight patients. After bariatric surgery, the brain was better able to connect past and present experiences, which are used to plan and organize cognitive processes.
Bariatric surgery has been a solution to obesity for years now, but in recent times the various positive results that this treatment produces are being scientifically observed. Many organs benefit from this treatment; such as the pancreas, heart, liver, lungs, and it is now known that the brain also takes benefits from the weight loss.
There are different types of surgeries for weight loss and the surgeons at Mexicali Bariatric Center can recommend what is best for you, depending on your degree of obesity and medical history.
The expert team at Mexicali Bariatric Center can help you determine which surgery is best suited for your particular situation, with over 7,500 successful surgeries Dr. Esquerra and Dr. Wilhelmy are the most experienced bariatric surgeons in Mexico.
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