The surprising conversation between your gut and your brain
Up to 95% of serotonin is made in the gut. The gut-brain axis is a two-way communication highway that influences mood, anxiety, and cognitive function. Microbiome research in mental health is one of the most exciting frontiers in medicine.
How Mental Health & Gut-Brain Axis relates to gut health
Common Symptoms
Anxiety and depression
Brain fog and poor concentration
Sleep disturbances
IBS co-occurring with mood disorders
Chronic stress
Fatigue
How the Microbiome is Involved
Your gut microbiome produces neurotransmitters, regulates the vagus nerve, and shapes the immune signals that affect brain function. People with depression and anxiety show measurably different microbiome compositions. Psychobiotics — probiotics specifically formulated to affect mental health — are showing early promise in clinical trials for anxiety and mild depression.