The Caring Neurologist

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Constipation, Microbiome, and Parkinson's: Unraveling the Gut's Role in Neurodegeneration

Constipation, Microbiome, and Parkinson's: Unraveling the Gut's Role in Neurodegeneration17 dec 202536 min

Welcome to another episode of The Caring Neurologist! Today, host Dr. Sandeep Thakkar dives into a truly fascinating topic that’s changing the way we think about Parkinson’s disease. When most people hear “Parkinson’s,” they picture tremors and movement challenges. But what if the earliest warning signs of this brain disorder actually begin in the gut? In this episode, Dr. Sandeep Thakkar unravels the intricate connection between our digestive system and brain health. They discuss how early s...