A new study led in part by Mount Sinai researchers has found a compelling link between the composition of the gut microbiome and the risk of cognitive impairment in adults, underscoring the role biology and social determinants—such as food insecurity— in brain health. “Future studies investigating why cognitive problems develop in people should consider food insecurity as one possible contributing factor,” says Vishal Midya, PhD, MStat, Assistant Professor of Environmental Medicine, senior author of the study.
Gut Microbiome and Food Insecurity Linked to Cognitive Impairment
A new study led in part by Mount Sinai researchers has found a compelling link between the composition of the gut microbiome and the risk of cognitive impairment in adults, underscoring the role biology and social determinants—such as food insecurity— in brain health.