A healthy gut may be the key to good sleep
Researchers in Japan suggest that gut bacteria may have a role in the creation of serotonin and dopamine, two important chemical messengers in the brain.
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Probiotics not just for the gut? Study shows they could enhance cognition too
Recent research reveals the impact of a healthy gut microbiome and the effects of probiotic supplementation, particularly in aging adults.
Gut-brain connection: Prebiotics show ability to reduce anxiety
Introducing a prebiotic called galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) into the gut microbiome has a positive effect on gut health and greater emotional wellbeing.
Microscopic ‘vehicles’ enable gut bacteria to stimulate the brain and other organs
Bacteria in the gut are found to secrete their metabolites into tiny vesicles that flow through the bloodstream, according to the study.
Your gut helps protect your brain from infections, scientists say
“The exact way in which the brain protects itself from infection, beyond the physical barrier of the meninges, has been something of a mystery, but to find that an important line of defense starts in the gut was quite a surprise,”
Gut bacteria linked to improved cognitive development in male infants
From digestion-related processes and immunity to the production of essential vitamins, gut bacteria carry out a wide range of critical functions in the body. Previous studies reveal the healing nature of these microbes when it comes to mental disorders. In addition to this, gut microbes may help improve comprehension and early speech development in babies. … Read more