The Effects of Probiotics on the Limbic System and Amygdala

In this episode, I share one proven and simple supplement for depression. Depression rates continue to climb, with one out of ten adults and one out of five children experiencing the condition. 

To counteract depression, research reiterates the value of taking probiotics—a supplement widely used for digestive disorders. Having a healthy gut can help balance mood. 

Listen in to discover why probiotics and other simple, non-supplemental interventions are worth adding to your mental health toolkit. 

 

Featured Studies 

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36272761/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32905958/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36573969/

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537102/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26767708/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28483500/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34620373/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29995348/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32528399/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35348020/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33872182/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31197192/ 

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36059042/ 

• The serotonin theory of depression (the recent study that’s changing the conversation): https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-022-01661-0 

 

Featured Probiotics

• SuperSmart: https://www.amazon.com/Supersmart-Probiotics-Prebiotics-Bifidobacterium-Microbacteria/dp/B00LPJLBPS/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=bifidobacterium+longum&qid=1684164085&sr=8-7 

• Life Extension: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Extension-Balance-Vegetarian-Capsules/dp/B007GAQOJ8/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=bifidobacterium+longum&qid=1684164085&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE5Wlg5TUpZSjRSVk0mZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAzNzY0NzQzSDBEMTBHNzY2Wlk5JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAzOTUyMDUxNFlaSUlHN05DT09WJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

• Functional Medicine Formulations: https://store.drruscio.com/products/lacto-bifido-probiotic-blend?variant=28700115468340

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

00:42 What is Depression?

01:59 The Limbic System

06:59 A Word About SSRIs

07:47 Study: Probiotics & Brain Health

11:04 The Protocol 

13:15 Doing the Math on Probiotics

14:42 Non-Supplemental Mood Boosts

16:29 Summary

 

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