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This easy to ready infographic by @isappscience explains the mutually beneficial relationship we have with the microbes are found in our gut. Learn about what microbes do in our gut and outside our gut, and how can we keep them happy. buff.ly/4fgnVFr
Another gut-brain book recommendation! Stop Bloating & Heal Your Gut, by @dririnih and Aliki Economides is an approachable, practical guide to IBS and tackling both the gut & brain symptoms through diet. #IBS #IBSawareness #lowfodmap #digestion #nervoussystem #mindbodyconnection
October is World Mental Health Month 🧠 Curious about how microbes influence human brain health? This video explains how different approaches in research have uncovered the potential of microbes to influence brain health via the gut-brain axis. buff.ly/4h6KJJl
Your emotions and your gut are closely connected: when you experience a strong emotion such as anger, your brain sends out a characteristic pattern of signals to your digestive system, just as it does to your facial muscles.
Find the book, The Mind-Gut Connection here: buff.ly/3YNcsIn
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Microorganisms live in close contact with the major information-gathering systems in your body – including the gut’s immune cells and numerous cells that encode your gut sensations. In these ways, gut microorganisms influence the messages your brain receives.
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The Mind-Gut Connection, by top gut-brain scientist @emeranamayer, is a great book to add to your August reading list! It covers the latest science on how the gut and the brain communicate, with important input from gut microbes. Find out more here: buff.ly/3YNcsIn
Watch our featured interview with Jonathan B. Clayton, DVM, PhD, of the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Dr. Clayton discusses his study on the microbiota-gut-brain axis of the marmoset, what was learned and what the future areas of research are.
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The gut microbiome, which consists of trillions of microorganisms residing in the gastrointestinal tract, plays a multitude of roles in maintaining overall health. Dive into the topic further with the interviews on our Youtube channel: buff.ly/3RS7aY0
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The gut-brain axis plays a role in regulating digestion, metabolism, immune function, mood and more. Dysregulation of the gut-brain axis has shown to impact the development and progression of various mental health disorders. 🤔
Is there evidence that microbes influence human brain health? YES! Jane Foster PhD from UT Southwestern Medical Center explains the approaches in research that have uncovered valuable information about how microbes can influence brain health via the gut-brain axis. @UTSWMedCenter
On World Microbiome Day we celebrate all things microbial, all around the world!
This year's theme is "feed your microbes" so make sure you chow down on some extra fiber today! 🍎 🥦
#WorldMicrobiomeDay #Microbiomes4Life #Feedyourmicrobes
Some studies suggest that certain probiotic strains may have a positive impact on mental health by influencing the gut-brain axis. Educate yourself about probiotic products and their evidence-based uses through these links. usprobioticguide.com probioticchart.ca
Mind Your Gut is authored by a dietitian & a psychologist who specialize in digestive disorders. Learn about the connection between the gut and brain and how to implement the winning combination of diet AND brain-focused therapies to calm IBS symptoms. @katescarlata_RD @drriehl
Gut microbes can influence the brain through various mechanisms. Some examples include
〰️Immune cell modulation
⤴️ Short-chain fatty acid production
🚦Vagus nerve signaling
Researchers are finding out more about these interactions to discover new solutions for brain health!
How do microbes impact the gut-brain connection? Jane Foster PhD from UT Southwestern Medical Center tells us how scientists are exploring different regions and systems of the brain to discover the influences of the microbiome. @UTSWMedCenter #gutbrainaxis #research #microbes
World MS Day is May 30! Did you know more than 2.8 million people are living with MS around the world? Check out buff.ly/2jkVo7W for more facts about MS diagnosis and ways you can participate in an organized activity this World MS Day.
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In our recent chat with Dr. Aletta Kraneveld, she pointed us to a fascinating study on the Mediterranean diet and mental health, called "the SMILES trial".
Link to the study 🍅 buff.ly/2GLBVXO