The Gut-Brain Connection and the Role of Microbes

Our gut and brain have a strong connection, with microbes playing a major role in how we feel. Emron Meyer, Director of the G. Oppenheimer Center for Neurobiology of Stress and Resilience, explores the state of the art in this area. Emron highlights that mood, emotions, and even decision-making are influenced by our gut. Microbes in our gut communicate with the brain, and disruptions in this communication can impact our mental and physical health. Emron emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy microbial ecosystem through a largely plant-based diet rich in dietary fiber and polyphenols.