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How bacteria in the gut affects mood & health

1/21/2014

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The composition of your gut bacteria can also play a role in whether you suffer from depression and anxiety.  For instance, having plenty of beneficial bacteria, such as the Bifidobacteria strain, can promote production of serotonin, the “feel-good” chemical that prevents depression.

Your Gut Is Your 2nd Brain....
On the other hand, too much of “bad” bacterial strains can promote depression and anxiety.  This is because the gut is linked to the brain by the vagus nerve, a large nerve that sends messages back and forth between the brain and digestive system. The effects of harmful bacteria in the gut travel to the brain, impacting brain function and mood.

In one study, subjects who took probiotics containing Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium reported less anxiety, depression, and anger and an improved ability to solve problems. In another study, mice given a Lactobacillus strain cruised through a maze that normally created high anxiety and showed lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol compared to their probiotic-deprived counterparts.

You can promote bacterial harmony by focusing on an anti-inflammatory, whole foods diet that includes cultured and fermented foods, such as kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, and fermented vegetables. If you use store-bought cultured foods, make sure they are the real deal and not simply made with vinegar, or pasteurized, which would kill good bacteria.. One exception would be raw apple cider vinegar... this is an excellent product


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Valerie Gould link
7/29/2022 12:36:18 pm

Thanks for writingg

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