Science Friday How Gut Microbes Are Linked To Stress Resilience
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Oct 9, 2024 Dr. Arpana Church, co-director of UCLA’s Microbiome Center, dives into the fascinating link between gut health and stress resilience. She reveals how certain microbiome features correlate with emotional regulation and cognitive performance in stressful situations. The conversation highlights the potential of probiotics as a treatment for mental health issues and discusses the intricate mind-body connection that underscores the importance of gut microbes. This research paves the way for new approaches in mental well-being inspired by our microbiomes.
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Stress Resilience Factors
- Dr. Arpana Church studied stress resilience by examining brain function, gut microbiome composition, and personality traits.
- Highly resilient individuals showed improved emotional regulation and cognition in specific brain regions.
Brain and Gut in Resilient Individuals
- Resilient individuals had brain signatures linked to better emotional regulation and cognition, like well-functioning brakes in a car.
- Their guts showed metabolites and transcriptomes associated with reduced inflammation and improved gut barrier integrity.
Dietary Changes for Gut Health
- Improve your microbiome by changing your diet.
- Eat a diverse, fiber-rich diet with fermented foods and aim for 30 different fruits and vegetables weekly.