(Science Daily) Gut microbes produce compounds that prime immune cells to destroy harmful viruses in the brain and nervous system, according to a mouse study.
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The Brain-Gut Connection: Scientists Explore Why Eating More Fruits and Vegetables Improves Mental Well-Being
(Edsel Cook) The benefits of eating fruits and vegetables aren’t limited to gut health – they also enhance a person’s mood. A large-scale study conducted by researchers from the University of Leeds and the University of York suggests that eating more of these foods can improve mental health.
6 Facts About the Food-Mood Connection
(Dr. Edward F. Group) Next to water and air, food is the most necessary thing in our lives. But beyond its status as a necessity, food can be comforting, nourishing, and supportive. It can bring people together and even provide a sense of community. I say “can” because the quality of your food matters and is what makes it either a potent, health-supportive tool or the slowest form of poison… not just for your physical health but your mental health, too.
Brain Microbiome: Gut Bacteria in the Human Brain
(Exploring your Mind) Bacteria have been discovered in the brain, but there is no explanation of how they got there, nor is it known if they’re beneficial or harmful. It’s even suspected that they can influence mood and personality.
What You Eat Affects How You Think: The Connection Between Your Gut and Your Brain
(Ellaine Castillo) People often underestimate the effects that their diet has on the brain. However, there is a growing body of evidence that highlights the clear connection between the gut and the brain. This is often dubbed as the gut-brain axis.
Healthy Gut Found to Reduce Effects of Trauma: Study Explains the Link Between the Gut Microbiome and PTSD
(Michelle Simmons) A new study found that a healthy gut can lessen the effects of trauma, as reported by Science Daily. Researchers from Stellenbosch University analyzed the relationship of gut microbiome and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They compared the gut microbiomes of 18 individuals with PTSD to 12 people who also experienced trauma, but did not develop PSTD. They found a combination of three bacteria that were different in people who suffered from PTSD. These were Actinobacteria, Lentisphaerae, and Verrucomicrobia.
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Scientists Stunned to Learn That Gut Bacteria Seem to Have Control over Your Moods and Brain Function
(Rhonda Johansson) Scientists have now proven a link between gut microbes and emotions in humans. This is the first time that behavioral and neurobiological differences associated with microbial composition have been studied in this way. Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles observed 40 healthy women and attempted to identify brain and behavioral characteristics based […]