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Individual gut microbiome could dictate personalized, more effective depression treatments

September 12, 2022 by Shyla Cadogan
Woman feeling sad, depressed

Dr. Jane Foster is hoping to unravel how the trillions of gut microbes in humans are related to depression and other mental health disorders.

Categories Gut Brain Connection, Medicine, Mental Health Tags depression, gut health, gut microbes, mental health, microbiome Leave a comment

Stress plays a key role in your gut health. Here are 3 easy ways to counteract daily stressors

August 23, 2022 by Shyla Cadogan
Stressed woman

It’s especially important for patients with gut conditions, or virtually any chronic or autoimmune disease out there to manage stress.

Categories Gut Brain Connection, Gut Health, Mental Health Tags diet, exercise, food, gut health, mental health, stress 1 Comment

Probiotics for depression? Scientists say improved gut health helps keep the blues at bay

June 17, 2022 by Dr. Faith Coleman
Gut brain connection

A research team from the University of Basel in Switzerland, and the University Psychiatric Clinics Basel (UPK) reports that probiotics can support treatment with antidepressant medication.

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Mental health starts in the gut? How the Mediterranean diet can help men beat depression

June 6, 2022 by Gut News Wire
Gut health, intestines, digestive system

The researchers say the Mediterranean diet may help people suffering with poor mental health by helping their gut release serotonin.

Categories Gut Brain Connection, Gut-Healthy Diet, Mental Health Tags depression, diet, gut microbes, Mediterranean diet, mental health Leave a comment

3 in 5 people didn’t know that their gut impacts mental health, survey says

February 18, 2022 by Steve Fink
happy gut health

A recent survey reveals that although 90% of adults think about their gut health to some degree, 40% weren’t aware that the gut is linked to mental health.

Categories Gut Brain Connection, Mental Health Tags diet, gut bacteria, gut health, mental health, microbiome, mood, overall health 2 Comments

Healthy gut can help fight depression, protect emotional wellbeing

February 7, 2022 by Amanda Christmas
Sad, depressed woman crying

Researchers from several universities and health centers published a paper sharing the theory that emotional wellbeing could be linked to the human gut.

Categories Gut Brain Connection, Gut Health, Mental Health Tags COVID-19, depression, gut health, mental health 9 Comments

Gut-brain connection: Prebiotics show ability to reduce anxiety

January 24, 2022 by Amanda Christmas
Prebiotics

Introducing a prebiotic called galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) into the gut microbiome has a positive effect on gut health and greater emotional wellbeing.        

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Significant link found between peptic ulcers, gut function, and depression

January 12, 2022 by Amanda Christmas
Sad, depressed woman crying

A recent study of peptic ulcer disease and the contributing genetic factors confirms a connection between individuals suffering from stomach ulcers and those with depression.

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Stress may be the culprit behind Crohn’s disease, study finds

January 6, 2022 by Amanda Christmas
Stressed man alone, said

New research reveals the important role of stress hormones on immune cells, shedding light on the origin of Crohn’s disease.

Categories Disease Prevention, Gut Brain Connection, Mental Health Tags Crohn's disease, mental health, stress 26 Comments

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