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The Science Behind Probiotics and Gut Health
1:55:18 - 2:07:54 (12:36)
Research suggests that neurotransmitters manufactured in the gut regulate mood and other bodily processes through the gut-brain axis. However, many probiotic supplements are unregulated, and consumers should be cautious in their use.
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The gut-brain axis is important for regulating mood through the signaling of neurotransmitters manufactured in the gut, and can be monitored through the presence of metabolites in urine.
1:55:18 - 1:59:26 (04:07)
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The gut-brain axis is important for regulating mood through the signaling of neurotransmitters manufactured in the gut, and can be monitored through the presence of metabolites in urine. Kidney disease can lead to high levels of metabolites in the bloodstream, potentially affecting mental function.
ChapterThe Science Behind Probiotics and Gut Health
EpisodeDr. Justin Sonnenburg: How to Build, Maintain & Repair Gut Health
PodcastHuberman Lab
The prebiotic supplement market is unregulated and results of studies are mixed, with some suggesting that microbiota diversity can plummet.
1:59:26 - 2:07:54 (08:28)
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The prebiotic supplement market is unregulated and results of studies are mixed, with some suggesting that microbiota diversity can plummet. However, other studies suggest that layering rapidly fermentable fibers on top of a Western diet can result in a weird metabolism happening in the liver.