Effects of a probiotic on Parkinson's disease symptoms

MDS Podcast by International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

Jan 19, 2026Science & Medicine

Dr. Sara Schaefer is joined by Dr. Valentina Leta and Dr. Ray Chaudhuri to discuss their randomized controlled trial on the effects of probiotic use on inflammation, motor, and non-motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease....

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