Research shows that the bacteria in your gut can communicate with your brain and contribute to changes in behavior through the gut-brain microbiota axis. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are a major part of this communication system between the gut and the brain.
The gut-brain axis is how the gut and brain communicate through nerve and hormonal signals, while the gut microbiome refers to the trillions of microorganisms living in the digestive tract. Although related, the two topics are not interchangeable.
Neurons found near or in the mucosal lining of the gut can communicate the nutritional quality and environmental factors of the gut to the brain and influence biological functions such as immune system function, brain function, and digestion.
Dr. Emron Mayor discusses the gut-immune connection and how gut bacteria communicates with the immune system through the gut walls.
Andrew Huberman is a professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine. The gut microbiome is the existence of trillions of little microorganisms throughout your gut. Dr.
While probiotics are important, excessive intake of certain types of probiotics like lactobacillus may not necessarily be beneficial. Fermented foods help support a healthy gut microbiota and have been shown to improve symptoms of certain psychiatric illnesses and conditions like autism spectrum disorders.