Probiotic: A Gut Microbiota-Based Therapeutic Approaches for the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease

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Probiotics as Gut Microbe Treatments for Parkinson's Disease

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Abstract

The estimated worldwide number of individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease could exceed 10 million by 2040.

  • Recent research suggests that gut microbiota and gut dysbiosis may contribute to inflammatory conditions associated with Parkinson's disease.
  • Metabolic effects linked to gut dysbiosis are associated with accelerated nerve cell loss and damage in Parkinson's disease.
  • The microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA) is involved in the interaction between the gut and the brain, influencing metabolic homeostasis.
  • Therapeutic potential of probiotics has been noted in Parkinson's disease, potentially raising brain dopamine levels and improving motor function.
  • Probiotics may help manage oxidative stress and reduce the aggregation of alpha-synuclein, which is associated with neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease.

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