However, in recent years, a growing number of scientific studies have backed up the belief that Alzheimer’s isn’t just a disease, but an infection.
A 2019 study suggests that Alzheimer’s may be related to gum disease.
According to the research, led by senior author Jan Potempa, a microbiologist from the University of Louisville, the presence of Porphyromonas gingivalis – the pathogen behind chronic periodontitis (or gum disease) – was found in the brains of deceased Alzheimer’s patients.
continued on next page
For complete cooking times, go to the next page or click the Open button (>), and don't forget to SHARE with your Facebook friends.
