There’s a New Link Between Gut Health and Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers identified a metabolite produced by gut bacteria that weakens the blood-brain barrier and promotes changes associated with Alzheimer's disease, according to findings published in a peer-reviewed study. The metabolite's mechanism involves compromising the barrier's protective function, which separates circulating blood from brain tissue. The study adds to existing research linking gut microbiota composition to neurodegenerative disease progression.

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