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Butyrate: Your Gut's Secret Weapon for a Healthy Brain

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

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The Gut-Brain Connection: Butyrate's Role in Mental Health

This chapter explores how butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid from a healthy gut microbiome, influences brain function and emotional well-being. It highlights the importance of a fiber-rich diet in fostering butyrate production, linking gut health to mental health and suggesting dietary changes to enhance mood and cognition.

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