November 2016 PMID 27891089

Effect of Probiotic Supplementation on Cognitive Function and Metabolic Status in Alzheimer's Disease: A Randomized, Double-Blind and Controlled Trial.

Elmira Akbari, Zatollah Asemi, Reza Daneshvar Kakhaki, Fereshteh Bahmani, Ebrahim Kouchaki, Omid Reza Tamtaji, Gholam Ali Hamidi, Mahmoud Salami

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What people are saying

Posts frequently emphasize the positive effects of probiotics on cognitive functions and metabolic health, with phrases like 'gut health and Alzheimer's are linked' and 'probiotics shown to be effective,' reflecting both support and curiosity. The tone suggests a belief in the potential implications of the study, while some posts speculate on related topics like fasting or cancer, indicating a broader interest in health impacts.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts discuss the potential benefits of probiotics for Alzheimer's, indicating general support or belief in the findings.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions frequently highlight probiotics, cognitive improvements, and related health benefits, demonstrating high curiosity and engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include references to specific research results, mechanisms like gut health, and preventive strategies, showing moderate to good depth of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest this research could influence health practices or prompt further studies, indicating a modest but meaningful impact.

Abstract in brief

  • This study investigated how probiotic supplementation affected cognitive function and metabolic markers in 60 patients with Alzheimer's disease, finding significant improvements in memory scores and several metabolic parameters after 12 weeks.
  • The probiotic group showed better Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores, along with reductions in inflammation, oxidative stress, insulin resistance, and triglyceride levels compared to the control group, indicating potential benefits of probiotics in managing Alzheimer's symptoms.
  • However, probiotics did not significantly impact other oxidative stress and inflammation biomarkers, fasting plasma glucose, or related measures, suggesting that their benefits may be limited to specific cognitive and metabolic aspects.

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Lori Shemek, PhD
@LoriShemek · X

Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inflammatory proteins via fasting may be healing https://t.co/vYljGmjQQN https://t.co/3aADUL6Mdh #alzheimers #neurodegenerative #dementia #memory

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Kristen Jakobitz
@KristenJakobitz · X

A study published in Frontiers of Neuroscience showed people with #Alzheimer who took #probiotics (mixture of L. acidophilus, L. casei, B. bifidum,and L. fermentum) experienced positive effects on cognitive functions like #learning power and #memory. https://t.co/JCpO0AAZsK

Mar 21, 2021 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 19,464 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Effect of Probiotic Supplementation on Cognitive Function and Metabolic Status in Alzheimer's Disease: A Randomized, Double-Blind and Controlled Trial https://t.co/jRe2dmRsPc (2016)

Dec 9, 2022 · 5 likes · 41,622 followers View post →
Frontiers - Neuroscience
@FrontNeurosci · X

New Research: Expression of Concern: Effect of Probiotic Supplementation on Cognitive Function and Metabolic Status in Alzheimer's Disease: A Randomized, Double-Blind and Controlled Trial https://t.co/y20NIQLkHl #ageing #neuroscience

Oct 21, 2020 · 3 likes · 80,827 followers View post →
Kristen Jakobitz
@KristenJakobitz · X

A study published in Frontiers of Neuroscience showed people with #Alzheimers who took #probiotics (a mixture of L. acidophilus, L. casei, B. bifidum,and L. fermentum) experienced positive effects on cognitive functions like learning power and #memory. https://t.co/JCpO0AAZsK

Mar 31, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 19,464 followers View post →
Kristen Jakobitz
@KristenJakobitz · X

Study published in the Frontiers of Neuroscience showed people with #Alzheimers who took #probiotics (a mixture of L. acidophilus, L. casei, B. bifidum,and L. fermentum) experienced positive effects on cognitive functions like learning power and #memory. https://t.co/JCpO0ASAki

Dec 7, 2021 · 2 likes · 19,464 followers View post →

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Effect of Probiotic Supplementation on Cognitive Function and Metabolic Status in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease: A Meta-Analysis https://t.co/Kf1izFbnzB

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Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Effect of Probiotic Supplementation on Cognitive Function and Metabolic Status in Alzheimer's Disease: A Randomized, Double-Blind and Controlled Trial https://t.co/jRe2dmRsPc (2016)

Dec 9, 2022 · 5 likes · 41,622 followers View post →
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Frontiers - Nutrition
@FrontNutrition · X

New Research: Effect of Probiotic Supplementation on Cognitive Function and Metabolic Status in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease: A Meta-Analysis: Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive and multifactorial… https://t.co/3QvrBzQ17u #Nutrition

Dec 19, 2021 · 3,903 followers View post →
Kristen Jakobitz
@KristenJakobitz · X

Study published in the Frontiers of Neuroscience showed people with #Alzheimers who took #probiotics (a mixture of L. acidophilus, L. casei, B. bifidum,and L. fermentum) experienced positive effects on cognitive functions like learning power and #memory. https://t.co/JCpO0ASAki

Dec 7, 2021 · 2 likes · 19,464 followers View post →
Kristen Jakobitz
@KristenJakobitz · X

A study published in Frontiers of Neuroscience showed people with #Alzheimers who took #probiotics (a mixture of L. acidophilus, L. casei, B. bifidum,and L. fermentum) experienced positive effects on cognitive functions like learning power and #memory. https://t.co/JCpO0AAZsK

Mar 31, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 19,464 followers View post →
Elizabeth Wallace
@ElizaWallace27 · X

RT @KristenJakobitz: A study published in Frontiers of Neuroscience showed people with #Alzheimer who took #probiotics (mixture of L. acido…

Mar 21, 2021 · 2 shares · 16,715 followers View post →
Kristen Jakobitz
@KristenJakobitz · X

A study published in Frontiers of Neuroscience showed people with #Alzheimer who took #probiotics (mixture of L. acidophilus, L. casei, B. bifidum,and L. fermentum) experienced positive effects on cognitive functions like #learning power and #memory. https://t.co/JCpO0AAZsK

Mar 21, 2021 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 19,464 followers View post →
Quaintrelle
@Notyercuppatea · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

Dec 25, 2020 · 43 shares · 123 followers View post →
David G. Churchill
@Churchill_Korea · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

Dec 17, 2020 · 43 shares · 533 followers View post →
JazminBeone
@Duanrung3 · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

Dec 14, 2020 · 43 shares · 32 followers View post →
stenli stefan
@stillstill6 · X

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RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

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Jenny Gallagher
@JennyGaSwenyar · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

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Pablo Reyes Donaire
@preyes_d · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

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PersonalizaloDyD
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Stephen Percival
@ProfitWhisperer · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

Dec 11, 2020 · 43 shares · 1,746 followers View post →
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@NDiayeYasinPicc · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

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@GanjasmokerCb · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

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sudeep
@sudeepkhatri · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

Dec 11, 2020 · 43 shares · 8,713 followers View post →
Marta Zukowska-Sherabayani
@MartuskaZuk · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

Dec 11, 2020 · 43 shares · 3,895 followers View post →
Insaf
@insaf4ever · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

Dec 11, 2020 · 43 shares · 233 followers View post →
BuckheadAtNight
@BuckheadAtNight · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

Dec 11, 2020 · 43 shares · 9,812 followers View post →
Dr. William J. Weirs
@DrWilliamWeirs · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

Dec 11, 2020 · 43 shares · 135 followers View post →
Joe JoJo Somerville
@AtlBizRetweet · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

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@onomsalam2pas · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

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Catarina Cabral
@CatarinaCabral · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

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@Alondropithecus · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

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Diederik SCHMULL
@RickSchmull · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

Dec 11, 2020 · 43 shares · 2,377 followers View post →
Alexander
@dertreiser · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

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Scott
@Havenlust · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

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John Siracusa
@john_siracusa · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

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@nikstar942 · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

Dec 11, 2020 · 43 shares · 12,397 followers View post →
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@santosh_mh1977 · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

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Melissa Alvarado
@Peppermint7Gems · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

Dec 10, 2020 · 43 shares · 1,291 followers View post →
Fern
@fern_gullie · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

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Jadi
@JPKeto · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

Dec 10, 2020 · 43 shares · 131 followers View post →
Vivek Subramanian
@Vivek5_S · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

Dec 10, 2020 · 43 shares · 1,615 followers View post →
Gaby Albarrán M
@gabyamoran · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

Dec 10, 2020 · 43 shares · 1,247 followers View post →
Arina Moriguchi
@ARINA85000USA · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

Dec 10, 2020 · 43 shares · 2,869 followers View post →
Liz Steel
@lizsteelpt2 · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

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RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

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Ricky McGee
@McGeeRicky7 · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

Dec 10, 2020 · 43 shares · 1,914 followers View post →
SusieQ
@SourdoughSusie · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

Dec 10, 2020 · 43 shares · 1,254 followers View post →
Andy Almendarez
@Dadaw08 · X

RT @LoriShemek: Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inf…

Dec 10, 2020 · 43 shares · 1,584 followers View post →
Lori Shemek, PhD
@LoriShemek · X

Gut Health and Alzheimer's are Linked. Probiotics and Fasting shown to be effective - giving your gut a rest from pro-inflammatory proteins via fasting may be healing https://t.co/vYljGmjQQN https://t.co/3aADUL6Mdh #alzheimers #neurodegenerative #dementia #memory

Dec 10, 2020 · 112 likes · 43 shares · 167,367 followers View post →
Frontiers - Neuroscience
@FrontNeurosci · X

New Research: Expression of Concern: Effect of Probiotic Supplementation on Cognitive Function and Metabolic Status in Alzheimer's Disease: A Randomized, Double-Blind and Controlled Trial https://t.co/y20NIQLkHl #ageing #neuroscience

Oct 21, 2020 · 3 likes · 80,827 followers View post →
UltimApe
@ultimape · X

L. Reuteri as possible way to help cure cancer. https://t.co/L3BHoF2ndo MS https://t.co/EcUH4YFXZW But not (yet) explored in Alzheimer's? https://t.co/w6TZ2CjHMB

Jan 8, 2019 · 2 likes · 6,476 followers View post →