Link Between Alzheimer's and Gut Is Confirmed
Research shows a connection between imbalanced gut microbiota and the development of amyloid plaques linked to Alzheimer's disease in the brain.
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
The bacteria in your intestines may influence brain functioning and can even promote neurodegeneration
In a study of 89 people, high blood levels of lipopolysaccharides (LPSs) and the short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) acetate and valerate were associated with large amyloid deposits in the brain
LPSs and SCFAs are markers of inflammation and…
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