Parkinson’s may begin in the gut

IamCurious

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Posted 9/5/2024 8:57 PM (GMT -5)

https://wapo.st/3tfle3l
Researchers found that people with upper gastrointestinal conditions were far more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease later in life...
Mucosal damage — an erosion, break, or sore in the mucous lining of the gastrointestinal tract — was associated with a 76 percent greater risk of developing Parkinson’s disease

CCinPA

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Posted 9/6/2024 6:23 PM (GMT -5)

You have to have an account to read the article. Maybe that's a good thing ... not in the mood for another thing to worry about lol

FlowersGal

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Posted 9/17/2024 8:35 PM (GMT -5)

I agree CC! Dont wanna know at this point!

Michelejc

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Posted 9/18/2024 6:46 AM (GMT -5)

CCinPA said...
You have to have an account to read the article. Maybe that's a good thing ... not in the mood for another thing to worry about lol

LOL!!! I agree

Serenity Now

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Posted 9/18/2024 10:18 AM (GMT -5)

Well this is anecdotal, but this was indeed the case for my uncle. sad

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