Estudio en Kerala arroja luz sobre el vínculo entre la microbiota intestinal y la enfermedad de Parkinson

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A new study conducted by researchers from CUSAT and SCTIMST in Kerala investigated the link between the gut microbiota and Parkinson's disease. The research found significant differences in the gut bacteria composition between Parkinson's patients and healthy individuals. Specifically, Parkinson's patients exhibited higher levels of bacteria associated with inflammation and lower levels of beneficial bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids, suggesting an imbalance that could weaken the gut barrier and allow inflammation to spread.