{"id":171221,"date":"2024-08-18T02:18:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-18T09:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=171221"},"modified":"2024-08-16T14:58:03","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T21:58:03","slug":"a-new-study-links-5-gut-conditions-to-alzheimers-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/a-new-study-links-5-gut-conditions-to-alzheimers-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"A New Study Links 5 Gut Conditions To Alzheimer\u2019s Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The more research scientists conduct on the gut-brain axis, the more they learn about how much the gut influences overall health. In fact, a recent study that was published in Communications Biology <\/em>indicated a link between five gut conditions and Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/strong>. In this article, we will summarize what the research said and outline a few strategies that can help you keep your gut (and ultimately your brain) healthy as you get older.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Researchers have long suspected a connection between gut health and Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/a>. Until this most recent study, though, the relationship has been misunderstood. Researchers from Edith Cowan University in Australia dug into this topic to analyze the suspected link. They did this by examining genetic data from existing research on Alzheimer\u2019s and gut disorders. They completed a large-scale analysis of over 400,000 people.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The findings suggested that people with gut disorders were at a greater risk of developing Alzheimer\u2019s. Furthermore, people with Alzheimer\u2019s shared certain genes with people who had gut disorders. The five gut disorders linked with Alzheimer\u2019s were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The study provided insight to the genetics behind the co-occurrence of Alzheimer\u2019s disease and gut disorders. That ultimately improves the understanding of the causes of these conditions, while simultaneously identifying new targets to investigate that may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/a>. If a person has one of the aforementioned gut disorders, there may be earlier treatment plans to both help improve gut health<\/strong> and reduce the risk of Alzheimer\u2019s.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although the findings did not directly indicate that these gut disorders cause Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/a>, or vice versa, they did support the fact that caring for the gut can improve overall health. By eating foods that are rich in nutrients and avoiding trigger foods, you can help improve microbiome<\/a>. Balancing the ratio of good to bad bacteria in the microbiome is integral to optimizing gut health.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n A healthy microbiome can improve immune defense and contribute to better brain health<\/a>, as researchers have identified in this recent study. The best way to improve your own microbiome is to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to research, gut microbiome can influence sleep<\/a> and vice versa. Some studies indicate that better sleep can increase gut bacteria diversity. One animal study found that mice with sleep disturbances later had bugs present in the gut. Those changes were associated with increased inflammation in fat tissue and poorer blood sugar control. More research is still necessary in humans on this topic.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Increasing the amount of exercise, especially aerobic exercise, you do in a week can increase beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract. That, in turn, can contribute to overall microbial diversity. Low-intensity workouts also work to maintain a healthy gut. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Easier said than done, right? Well, holding onto your stress, be it physical, environmental, or psychological, can disrupt the structure and function of the gut microbiome. As of now, though, scientists do not fully understand how these changes affect overall health. Finding ways to reduce stress<\/a>, however, may improve gut health.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is nothing wrong with enjoying a sweet treat every now and then, but regularly indulging in sweets may be problematic for your gut. A handful of animal studies found that a high-sugar diet can negatively impact gut microbiome. A high-sugar diet reduces the amount of good bacteria and increases bad bacteria, which can increase the risk of metabolic disorders, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Did The Study Find?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How Can You Help Your Gut?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Get More Sleep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Exercise Regularly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Reduce Stress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Easy On The Sweets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Takeaway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n