The gut microbiome is emerging as an important modulator of various diseases and hence plays an important role in maintaining health. Valentina Leta, MD, PhD, King’s College London, London, UK, gives an overview of the association between the gut microbiota and Parkinson's Disease. The microbiome of patients with Parkinson's Disease tend to display pro-inflammatory markers and facilitate the absorption of toxins, leading to an accumulation of alpha-synuclein. Dr Leta additionally highlights efforts to alter the gut microbiome to reduce the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. This interview was conducted during the 2022 World Congress on Controversies in Neurology (CONy) meeting.
