Visakha

The bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microorganisms comprising your body’s microflora outnumber your body’s cells 10 to 1. It’s becoming increasingly clear that these tiny organisms play a MAJOR role in your physical and mental health.

Researchers in a UCLA proof-of-concept study confirmed the impact microflora has on brain function when probiotics (beneficial bacteria) altered participants’ brain function.

As reported by UCLA:

“… The brain sends signals to your gut, which is why stress and other emotions can contribute to gastrointestinal symptoms. This study shows what has been suspected but until now had been proved only in animal studies: that signals travel the opposite way as well.

Time and time again, we hear from patients that they never felt depressed or anxious until they started experiencing problems with their gut,‘” [Dr. Kirsten] Tillisch said. “‘Our study shows that the gut–brain connection is a two-way street.‘”

The study, published in the journal Gastroenterology, claims the discovery “carries significant implications for future research that could point the way toward dietary or drug interventions to improve brain function.”

Naturally, I urge you to embrace dietary changes, as opposed to trusting a “miracle drug” to do the work for you…