- More than 10 million people around the world have Parkinson’s disease.
- Researchers still do not know the main cause of the disease, for which there is currently no cure.
- Researchers from the University of Helsinki have identified a specific strain of bacteria in the gut via an animal study that may be the cause of Parkinson’s.
Over 10 million people globally have Parkinson’s disease (PD) — a disease of the central nervous system affecting the body’s ability to move.
Parkinson’s disease can also cause dementia, depression, and difficulty with
While researchers still do not know the direct cause of Parkinson’s disease, most believe it occurs through a combination of
Now researchers from the University of Helsinki have identified specific strains of the
This study was recently published in the journal Frontiers.
“Desulfovibrio bacteria are (a) common bacteria in soil, water, (and) animal feces,” Per Saris, PhD, professor in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Helsinki and lead author of this study explained to Medical News Today. “We all encounter them via food, what we drink, and environmental contacts.”
“Typical for their metabolism is to produce
Dr. Saris said they believe hydrogen sulfide plays a role when the inflammation it causes reduces the effectiveness of the body’s hydrogen sulfide detoxification system.
“In addition, magnetite, greigite, and [or]
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