If you didn't know the gut is a very important part of our body. Stomach problems can cause anxiety and other issues such as depression. I found an interesting study showing how Gut Health can impact cortisol signaling in the brain. I am a big fan of cortisol blocking agents in the morning to remove anxiety and other issues (like muscle loss). Maybe taking probiotics would have a positive effect.
Date:
August 21, 2017
Source:
University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
Summary:
Gut microbes have been in the news lately. Recent studies show they can influence human health, behavior, and certain neurological disorders, such as autism. But just how do they communicate with the brain? Results from a new study suggest a pathway of communication between certain gut bacteria and brain metabolites, by way of a compound in the blood known as cortisol. And unexpectedly, the finding provides a potential mechanism to explain the characteristics of autism.
Date:
August 21, 2017
Source:
University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
Summary:
Gut microbes have been in the news lately. Recent studies show they can influence human health, behavior, and certain neurological disorders, such as autism. But just how do they communicate with the brain? Results from a new study suggest a pathway of communication between certain gut bacteria and brain metabolites, by way of a compound in the blood known as cortisol. And unexpectedly, the finding provides a potential mechanism to explain the characteristics of autism.