Gut bacteria produce a common compound called imidazole propionate, and a study found that higher levels are associated with dementia related changes in the brain. A molecule made by gut bacteria could help explain why changes in the intestinal microbiome are connected to Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers report that higher levels of imidazole propionate, or ImP, [...]

This Common Gut-Bacteria Compound May Be Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
Chris Barncard, University of Wisconsin-Madison

