Amino acids

How probiotics and microbes may boost protective brain chemicals in neurodegenerative diseases

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Abstract

Chronic neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and disrupted cellular homeostasis are critical issues in neurodegenerative disorders.

  • Polyamines, including putrescine, spermidine, and spermine, are important for neuronal function and protection against cellular stress.
  • Spermidine-induced autophagy is linked to increased neuronal longevity and cognitive resilience.
  • Probiotics and specific gut microbes can influence host polyamine production through the gut-brain axis.
  • Microbial modulation may restore polyamine balance and enhance antioxidant defenses while reducing neuroinflammation.
  • Targeting microbiota-driven polyamine synthesis could represent a non-invasive strategy for neuroprotection.

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