Your gut may be making a molecule that raises Alzheimer’s risk

Scientists have linked a gut bacterial compound called ImP to greater Alzheimer’s risk, harmful brain protein buildup, and faster cognitive decline. The finding raises the possibility that reducing ImP in the blood could one day help slow or prevent dementia.

In Salute, FlexChar mette questa storia al centro della giornata: Scientists have linked a gut bacterial compound called ImP to greater Alzheimer’s risk, harmful brain protein buildup, and faster cognitive decline. The finding raises the possibility that reducing ImP in the blood could one day help slow or prevent dementia. FlexChar la segnala perché sta concentrando ricerche e conversazione.