While the concept may seem surprising, the state of our gut, including the frequency and quality of our bowel movements (healthy poop), can directly impact our mood and mental clarity. This article explains the science behind this connection, how our microbiome and gut activity influence our ...
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The gut microbiome exerts a considerable influence on human neurophysiology and mental health. Interactions between intestinal microbiology and host regulatory systems have now been implicated both in the development of psychiatric conditions and in the
Researchers are discovering that the gut microbiome might be an important factor in a wide range of health issues like obesity, asthma, diabetes, cancer, autoimmune disorders and heart disease. There are also indications that the gut microbiome may affect sleep patterns, mood, anxiety and other be...
Certain bacteria in your gut produce neurotransmitters like serotonin, often called the "feel-good" hormone. A deficiency in serotonin leads to mood disorders, and interestingly, around 90% of serotonin production happens in the gut. By maintaining a healthy gut microbiome through proper nutrition, ...
Finally, there was no significant difference in gut microbiome composition and its effects on mouse behavior in patients with Cushing’s disease with different levels of depression and anxiety. Conclusions In summary, this research enhances our current understanding of how gut microbes in patients with...
Our gut microbiome changes with factors such as pregnancy, age, environment, stress, diet, and medications.3 There's been a lot of early stage research into the gut microbiome’s role in metabolism, immune defence, mood, and behaviour, with the huge role your gut plays in overall health on...
The gut microbiome is a contributory factor in ageing-related health loss and in several non-communicable diseases in all age groups. Some age-linked and disease-linked compositional and functional changes overlap, while others are distinct. In this Review, we explore targeted studies of the gut ...
Dr. Vicki Ellingrod - the Chair of this session, "Current state-of-the-art research in both animal models as well as humans point to the link between the gut microbiota and mood and anxiety models, as well as the potential for psychiatric medications to directly affect the gut microbiome....
Mounting evidence suggests that the gut microbiome impacts brain development and function. Gut–brain connections may be mediated by an assortment of microbial molecules that are produced in the gastrointestinal tract, which can subsequently permeate many organs, including sometimes the brain. Studies in...