Gut bacteria affect brain health, mouse study shows: Findings suggest new approach to treating Alzheimer's, other neurodegenerative diseases

Medical Xpress

Center

High Factuality

Gut bacteria affect brain health, mouse study shows

A growing pile of evidence indicates that the tens of trillions of microbes that normally live in our intestines—the so-called gut microbiome—have far-reaching effects on how our bodies function. Members of this microbial community produce vitamins, help us digest food, prevent the overgrowth of harmful bacteria and regulate the immune system, among other benefits. Now, a new study suggests that the gut microbiome also plays a key role in the he…