Specific Differences in Gut Microbiomes Observed in Subjects with Preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease

Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of this cross-sectional observational study using data from 164 subjects in the ADRC shows that preclinical AD status was most strongly associated with microbial pathways involved in arginine and ornithine degradation (P < 0.001), while the pathways most associated with healthy status was glutamate degradation (P < 0.001).  (more…)

Vegan and Vegetarian Diets Associated with Reduced Apoliprotein B, Total Cholesterol and LDL-C Levels

Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. A systematic review and meta-analysis of 30 RCTs focused on plant-based diets and cholesterol levels shows that subjects following a vegan or vegetarian diet had reduced levels of total cholesterol, lipoprotein cholesterol, and apolipoprotein B compared to participants following an omnivore diet.  (more…)