Mysterious Belly Link to Alzheimer’s REVEALED

By Dr. Scott Olson, ND Posted February 3, 2024

A new study on Alzheimer’s reads a lot like a good detective story…

Researchers followed a “wild” hunch, and the clues they uncovered revealed a potential new culprit behind the mystery of this devastating disease.

Now, their breakthrough discovery has us looking at the belly INSTEAD of the brain.

Until the early 1980s, one of the main culprits behind stomach ulcers was ALSO a mystery. Ulcers were typically blamed on stress or eating spicy foods.

Then, in 1982, two brilliant Australian professors cracked the case.

They discovered the presence of a bacterium later named Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and identified its role in producing the majority of duodenal and gastric ulcers.

Now, another mystery owes a nod to these two Nobel Prize-winning scientists and their discovery. Because new research points a finger at the SAME bacteria as playing a role in Alzheimer’s.

It’s a surprising and intriguing connection.

According to a new study, published in the journal Alzheimer’s and Dementia, H. pylori has been hiding ANOTHER sinister secret. It’s associated with a disturbing 11 percent increase in the risk of developing Alzheimer’s.

The research opens up a whole new avenue to explore in trying to identify the missing piece in the Alzheimer’s puzzle.

Perhaps purging these bacteria from the body can reduce the risk of this devastating disease. And it’s another critical reminder that maintaining good gut health can have benefits that go WAY beyond our bellies!

The top three red flags that could indicate you have an H. pylori infection are stomach pain, nausea, and, of course, ulcers.

More severe H. pylori infections can also cause fatigue, malnutrition, unexplained weight loss, and anemia.

Contact your doctor for a diagnosis if you’re experiencing any of these symptoms.

For a confirmed infection, the typical treatment is antibiotics.

But there are some natural approaches you can take that could suppress the bug in the first place:

• Probiotics: Eating probiotic-rich foods like yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, and kimchi repopulate the gut with good bacteria that could crowd out H. pylori. Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium are currently the most promising strains.
• Broccoli Sprouts: Broccoli sprouts are rich in sulforaphane, which has natural antibacterial effects that may suppress H. pylori growth.
• Green Tea: Studies show that compounds in green tea called catechins have antibacterial effects against H. pylori. Drink up to three cups daily.
• Garlic: Garlic contains the compound allicin, which is another natural antibacterial. If you’re a garlic fan you can eat one to two crushed, raw garlic cloves daily.
• Berries: Berries such as strawberries and blueberries are rich in antioxidants called flavonoids that may inhibit H. pylori adhesion and growth.
• Vitamin C: Some research indicates vitamin C acts as an antioxidant suppressing the growth of H. pylori. Aim for at least 500 mg of vitamin C daily through diet or supplements.

Combining some of these natural solutions could create an unfriendly environment for the hostile H. pylori bacteria and, ultimately, reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s.

P.S. Down a daily mug of Alzheimer’s prevention.

Source:

“Clinically apparent Helicobacter pylori infection and the risk of incident Alzheimer’s disease: A population-based nested case-control study” Alzheimer’s and Dementia, 13 December 2023, doi. org /10.1002 /alz. 13561

Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND

Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.

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