Blood test markers linked to gut bacteria may signal early dementia

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Blood test markers linked to gut bacteria may signal early dementia. Scientists identified 33 molecules from gut microbes and diet in blood and stool samples. An AI model using six of these metabolites accurately distinguished between healthy individuals and those with early cognitive impairment. This research, published in Gut Microbes, adds to evidence of the gut-brain axis's role in cognitive aging and could lead to new prevention strategies.


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