Neurological disorders

Could the key to brain health lie in the gut? This page explores the emerging science behind gut microbiota and its potential influence on neurological disorders like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Autism.

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Created 16 September 2021

Updated 14 May 2024

Alzheimer's disease: more than 35 million people around the world.

The hypothesis of intestinal microbiota

Parkinson's disease: Gut-brain communication?

Manipulating microbiota is one option currently being studied.

Autism-spectrum disorders: they may have a gastrointestinal origin.

Indicative signs to watch for

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Alzheimer's disease: more than 35 million people around the world.

Parkinson's disease: Gut-brain communication?

Autism-spectrum disorders: they may have a gastrointestinal origin.

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Alzheimer's disease: more than 35 million people around the world.

Parkinson's disease: Gut-brain communication?

Autism-spectrum disorders: they may have a gastrointestinal origin.

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