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flag Study finds Parkinson's and IBD patients lack key gut bacteria, suggesting potential new therapies.

flag A new study from the University of Florida reveals that people with Parkinson's disease and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have lower levels of beneficial gut bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids, which help regulate the immune system. flag This finding suggests that therapies targeting the gut microbiome could potentially reduce the risk of Parkinson's in people with IBD. flag Researchers analyzed the gut microbiomes of individuals with either disease and compared them with healthy controls, noting similar depletions in both groups.

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