DOCTORS have tested faecal transplants to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. In a new trial, 15 patients with the neurological disorder – which can cause mobility problems, insomnia and depression – were given one-off transplants via their colon or a tube inserted via their nose into their stomach.
After three months the patients experienced improvements in their movement and sleep.
Previous research has shown that people with Parkinson’s tend to have a different variety of gut bacteria from others – this may influence messages sent to the brain.
It’s thought the treatment, being trialled by researchers from Nanjing Medical University in China, may restore the balance of bacteria in the gut and reduce symptoms of the disease.
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