Your Gut May Be Making a Molecule that Raises Alzheimer’s Risk

Gut Bacteria Molecule Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline in Wisconsin Study, but Human Data Show Only an Association

A gut molecule called ImP was linked to Alzheimer's markers in a UW–Madison study. Here is what families should and should not change for now.

Can gut bacteria quietly raise Alzheimer’s risk? New study has clues

New research shows that higher levels of this bacterial product may be associated with changes in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s disease

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.