Definitive Evidence of the Gut Microbiome Role in Parkinson’s Disease

Definitive Evidence of the Gut Microbiome Role in Parkinson’s Disease
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New research published in Nature Communications reveals widespread dysbiosis (disruption to the gut microbiome) in Parkinson’s sufferers and includes details of the specific microscopic species that are driving the imbalance.
Parkinson’s disease afflicts more than 10 million people worldwide, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation; in the United States alone, nearly 90,000 cases are diagnosed annually with an expected rise to 1.2 million by 2030, the organization says.
Amy Denney
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Amy Denney is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. Amy has a master’s degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield and has won several awards for investigative and health reporting. She covers the microbiome, new treatments, and integrative wellness.
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