"Parkinson’s Belt" is a term. Is it related somehow? Similar toxins from the bacteria or water contaminated by industry/agriculture acts as germination for said harmful bacteria?
this post was submitted on 09 Jun 2025
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Parkinson's is caused by Lewey Bodies, but you have to get a spinal tap to test for them. Also, just because you have Lewey Bodies, doesn't necessarily mean you will get dementia.
Perusing the article, it seems this could be a test to determine, if you are already known to have Parkinson's, if you will develope dementia?
Lewy bodies being present does not mean they are the cause, they could be a symptom of some other causal factor.
I am sorry, you are correct.