Mind Gut Connection
Have you ever felt butterflies in your stomach? This is a sign of our brain and gut communicating with each other! The Science Behind the Mind Gut Connection There are trillions of microbes living in our guts, and they communicate through chemical messengers called neurotransmitters. One such neurotransmitter is serotonin- you might know this as the “happy chemical” which can affect your mood. Your gut microbes produce over 95% of serotonin! When the microbiota of the gut is disrupted, it can lead to inflammation and further symptoms through the gut-brain axis. As you can imagine, taking cake of the gut microbiota can positively impact your body and brain. Tips to Promote Gut Health Eat adequate fibre Fibr e increases gut microbiota diversity Adult men need 38 g fibre/day and adult women need 25 g fibre/day Incorporate probiotics and fermented foods These can restore the composition of the gut microbiome Reduce excess intake of red/processed meats Reduce excess intake of