❦ It has long been suspected by scientists that the flu (influenza) might play a role in developing Parkinson’s disease (PD) later in life.

Compared to those who were not diagnosed with the flu, there was a 90% higher risk of PD for those who had the flu 15 or more years earlier.

Inflammation is clearly a factor in PD – and influenza is known to trigger an extreme inflammatory response in the body.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its known neurological consequences such as brain fog and loss of smell, continued robust research into how inflammation impacts the brain is warranted.

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📖 (22 Feb 2022 ~ Parkinson's Foundation) The Flu Factor: Is There a Link to Parkinson's? ➤

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