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Comment by andy_ppp

What do we know so far?

- Gut Bacteria are involved

- Inflammation is involved

- The brain works on glucose

- The brain can also work on Ketones

- Cinnamon seems to help in mice trials (and also has anti-inflammatory properties).

- Could diabetes be analogous to Parkinson's? Diabetics generally have lost the ability to process carbs (usually by eating too many); could Parkinsons be caused by people being very dopamine focused and wearing their brains out?

I wonder if diet can change the type of bacteria in the gut, the inflammation in the body, have a neuroprotective effect on the brain?

Sounds like I'd try a ketogenic diet which has known neuroprotective effects, changes the bateria in your gut and reduces inflammation.

parent andy_ppp 10 years ago

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