The Breakthrough of Alzheimer's: The Hidden Link Between Intestinal Diseases and Alzheimer's

This groundbreaking study establishes Alzheimer's disease and gut health that could enable early diagnosis and new treatment options

People with digestive problems are at higher

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia that deprives people of their memory and ability to

The ECU's Center for Precision Health recently confirmed the genetic link between AD and several intestinal disorders, deepening our understanding of

Lead researcher Emmanuel Adewuyi, Ph.

"This study provides new insights into the genetics behind the observed simultaneous occurrence of Alzheimer's disease and intestinal disease," said

Professor Simon Rouse, director of the Centre for Precision Health and head of research, said that while the study did not conclude that intestinal diseases or intestinal disorders cause AD, the findings were very valuable

Professor Adewuyi said: "These findings provide further evidence for the concept of the 'gut-brain' axis, which is a bidirectional connection

Is cholesterol key?

When the researchers analyzed the shared gene further, they found other important links between AD and gut diseases — such as the role

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Hope for the future

In future AD treatments, the association of cholesterol may prove crucial

Although there is no known treatment, the findings suggest that cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins) are effective

"Evidence suggests that statins have properties that help reduce inflammation, regulate immunity, and protect the gut," said

However, he said more research is needed and patients need to be individually evaluated to determine whether they would benefit

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A large-scale genome-wide cross-trait analysis reveals shared genetic architecture between Alzheimer’s disease and gastrointestinal tract disorders