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Your gut’s feelings

2024/10/16
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The gut microbiome, composed of diverse microorganisms, plays a crucial role in human health, interacting with the immune, nervous, and hormonal systems. Some proponents suggest a link between gut health and mental well-being, influencing mood disorders like anxiety and depression.
  • The gut microbiome encompasses various microorganisms residing in the stomach and intestines.
  • These microorganisms aid in digestion, combat harmful bacteria, and interact with bodily systems.
  • Claims suggest the gut microbiome could potentially impact mental health conditions like anxiety and depression.

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How we feel emotionally may be influenced by unseen troves of microbial life that live inside us. Is it possible to harness this gut power? (First published in 2022)

Guests: Michael Gershon), professor of pathology at Columbia University; and Katerina Johnson), microbiome researcher at Oxford University

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