John Cryan: Gut Microbiome – Brain Communication in Health and Disease
Brain Ponderings podcast with Mark Mattson
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The Gut Microbiome's Impact on Brain Health
The chapter delves into the influence of the gut microbiome on brain health, discussing the importance of fermented foods and fiber, ongoing studies on fermented foods and fiber, and how environmental factors affect the gut microbiome. It explores how specific gut bacteria impact the brain, focusing on germ-free animals and studies on neurotransmitters, behavior, and brain regions related to learning and social behavior. The discussion also highlights the connection between the microbiome, brain communication, diseases like autism and Alzheimer's, and the role of the vagus nerve in transmitting signals from the gut to the brain.
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