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“This mismatch appears to increase hunger and alter brain connectivity in ways that vary depending on body weight. Artificial sweeteners also affect the gut microbiome. Learn more in this clip featuring Dr. Eran Elinav.”

“Removing the appendix early in life was associated with a 19-25% reduced risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The appendix plays a role in the immune system and the gut microbiome and now has been linked to the protein aggregates ( called alpha-synuclein) found in Parkinson's.”

“"But in analyzing data from foundational gut microbiome studies, we uncovered evidence that one type of bacteria associated with meat consumption can take the TMA, as well as precursors to TMA, and metabolize them without producing any TMAO.”

“Fructo-oligosaccharides, galacto-oligosaccharides, and trans-galacto-oligosaccharides are the most common prebiotics. Their fermentation by gut microbiota produces short-chain fatty acids, including lactic acid, butyric acid, and propionic acid.”

“Bacteriophages (often referred to simply as "phages") are viruses that infect bacteria. They are abundant in the human gut and exert disparate effects on human health, as seen in their potential roles in resolving bacterial infections and in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease.”

“This incident led to the creation of the first animal models of Parkinson's disease and validated the idea that environmental exposure to toxicants, the burden of which sometimes can be seen clinically through evidence of increased xenobiotic metabolism in the gut microbiome, could contribute to a neurodegenerative disorder.”

“The researchers also think that T-cells may first identify alpha-synuclein in the nervous system of gut then enter the brain where they begin attacking dopaminergic neurons. These findings raise the possibility for an immunotherapy-based treatment.”