The Link Between the Gut Microbiome and Alzheimer's Disease
Introduction: Alzheimer's disease (AD), one of the most common forms of dementia, has become a significant public health challenge.Given the rising prevalence of this disease, innovative research is exploring complex connections that could lead to a better understanding and treatment of AD.One such research area involves examining the impact of the gut microbiome on brain health, particularly its influence on AD.Recent studies have demonstrated a strong connection between the gut microbiome and AD, highlighting the potential for significant advancements in prevention and treatment.Conclusion: Recent studies suggest that changes in the composition of the gut microbiome may be associated with the progression of AD.Particularly, several investigations indicate that probiotics and certain diets can reduce brain inflammation and improve cognitive functioning in AD patients.These findings point to the importance of further investigating the relationship between the microbiome and AD.This could lead to the development of novel prevention and treatment methods.
Authors
- Javad Momeni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5702-0035)
- Sayed Mostafa Modarres Mousavi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8685-4298)
- Faezeh Yaghoubi
Institutions
- Khatam University (IR)
- Ghaem Hospital (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Neuroscience Journal of Shefaye Khatam
- Published
- 2024-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.61186/shefa.13.1.1
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.33