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Parkinson's may not be a brain disease after all!

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The misfolded proteins may start with microbes in the digestive system

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MBAnderson

Doesn't surprise me none.

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Seamus6

Great article 👍

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reedboat2

Great article, thanks for posting. Clearest explanation I've seen yet on the PD gut/brain connection. It's possible that PD may not be a brain disease at all, but a gut disease that kills brain cells.

Fascinating.

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boundless

This sounds possible. I have gut problems and wonder how many other people with PD have them and don't realize there is possibly a connection. Further research is required. I hope it gets done.

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Dragona

My husband suffers dreadful gut problems

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skinnibean

Ive had IBS symptoms all my life also.

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jeanette2372

Thank you, great article.

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ddmagee1

Microbes, originating in the gut, seem to be involved, in several Disease pathologies! It is an interesting research development, that is bringing interesting results!

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