We are all familiar with the sensation of “butterflies” in our stomachs when we feel nervous or frightened. But have you ever considered that this feeling could potentially influence changes in your gut that may contribute to the development of a neurodegenerative disease?
A recent study reveals a potential connection between Parkinson’s disease and gut microbiome, suggesting that infection with a specific bacteria, known as Desulfovibrio, may contribute to the development of the condition.
Researchers at the University of Helsinki observed that the presence of these bacterial strains in Parkinson’s patients could lead to the aggregation of alpha-synuclein, a protein closely associated with the disease….