YOUR GUT BACTERIA AFFECT YOUR BRAIN (and a lot of other things) EAT YOGURT OR TAKE THE USANA PROBIOTIC Story at-a-glance The secret to improving your mood and brain health is in your gut, as unhealthy gut flora can impact your mental health, potentially leading to issues like anxiety, depression, autism and more A recent proof-of-concept study found that women who regularly ate yogurt containing beneficial bacteria had altered brain function compared to those who did not consume probiotics Just as you have neurons in your brain, you also have neurons in your gut -- including neurons that produce neurotransmitters like serotonin, which is also found in your brain and is linked to mood Limiting sugar, eating traditionally fermented foods, and taking a probiotic supplement are among the best ways to optimize your gut flora and subsequently support your brain health and normalize your mood
Posted on: Thu, 20 Jun 2013 23:30:00 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015