Lower iron levels seen in hair of people with Parkinson’s disease

Lower iron levels seen in hair of people with Parkinson’s disease

People with Parkinson’s disease have altered levels of certain metals, including iron, in their hair, according to a new study. Experiments in a mouse model suggest these iron changes may be linked to intestinal changes consistent with a reduced capacity to absorb iron, along with increases in gut bacteria genes involved in iron uptake. According to the researchers, these findings suggest that digestive system changes and shifts in gut bacteria …