\u201cOur new data firmly link aging, neurodegeneration and cell signaling using hydrogen sulfide and other gaseous molecules within the cell,\u201d said\u00a0Dr. Bindu Paul,<\/a>\u00a0associate professor at the prestigious medical center and co-author of the\u00a0study, which was published in\u00a0The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences<\/a>.<\/p>\n For the trailblazing investigation, researchers used genetically modified mice that mimic human Alzheimer\u2019s disease.<\/a><\/p>\n They injected the mice with a hydrogen sulfide-carrying compound called NaGYY, which slowly releases the gas molecules throughout the body.<\/p>\n After 12 weeks, the scientists tested the mice for changes in memory and motor function, and the results were shocking.<\/p>\n The tests revealed both cognitive and motor function improved by a staggering 50% compared to untreated mice.<\/p>\n The rodents who received the hydrogen sulfide treatment were more physically active and displayed better memory.<\/p>\n \u201cThe results showed that the behavioral outcomes of Alzheimer\u2019s disease could be reversed by introducing hydrogen sulfide,\u201d the research team revealed.<\/p>\n The human body naturally creates small amounts of hydrogen sulfide to help regulate functions throughout the body. An enzyme called glycogen synthase beta helps regulate the cellular processes.<\/p>\n Previous research has shown that female flatulence<\/a> actually has a \u201csignificantly higher concentration\u201d of hydrogen sulfide than farts from men \u2014 meaning women\u2019s gas tends to have \u201cgreater odor intensity\u201d than men\u2019s.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, hydrogen sulfide levels decrease with age.<\/p>\n When the enzyme is absent, it starts to stick too closely to another protein called\u00a0Tau, according to another study<\/a>. When they bind too often, Tau forms clumps in neurons<\/a> that block communication between nerve cells and eventually cause them to die.<\/p>\n \u201cThis leads to the deterioration and eventual loss of cognition, memory and motor function,\u201d the research team explained.<\/p>\n So, whiffing up the funk of your own flatulence is good for you.<\/p>\n![\"MRI](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mri-magnetic-resonance-image-head-117222614.jpg\")
Scientists believe hydrogen sulfide \u2014 the rotten egg-smelling chemical compound expelled in a fart \u2014 could help reverse Alzheimer\u2019s. DedMityay \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/p>\n![\"woman](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/young-asian-frustrated-woman-green-117222615.jpg\")
The smell of farts could be good for you, researchers said. NanSan \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/p>\n