The Gut-Brain Shocker: Is Alzheimer’s Linked to Your Microbiome?
Could the key to understanding Alzheimer’s disease be hiding in our gut?
New research from Florida State University (U.S.) suggests a surprising link between a common gut bacterium, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and the progression of this devastating brain disorder.
Today, I’ll break down the findings of a new study using a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease infected with the bacterium.
I’ll close with some ways I try to reduce my risk of ever suffering from dementia.
The Microbiome
Imagine your gut is like a bustling city with many different bacteria living together.
Most of them are good citizens and help keep things running smoothly.
Klebsiella pneumoniae is one of these bacteria — usually harmless and just part of the crowd.
Enter Antibiotics
Imagine antibiotics coming in like a powerful storm, wiping out many good bacteria in your gut city.
This would throw your gut’s population out of balance.
