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The brain has a direct effect on our stomach. Have you noticed that when we think we are hungry, stomach juices already start flowing in anticipation of food? Long before the food actually gets there. When feel anxiety or fear, we may experience discomfort in our gut.
But what most people don’t know is that gut health and the foods we eat have a profound effect on a person’s cognitive and mental health. For example, the gut plays a large role in inflammation management and producing hormones that are known to affect our mood such as serotonin and dopamine. Studies are beginning to show that specific bacteria found in the gut are connected to mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression. In fact, gut health can also affect our day-to-day cognitive abilities.
We will delve into how gut health and food choices impact neuro health through various informative articles.
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