Ted Dinan

In a fascinating discussion, Professor Ted Dinan, a world-renowned expert on the gut-brain connection, delves into how our diet impacts mental health. He reveals the crucial role of gut bacteria and advocates for diverse, natural foods to boost well-being. The conversation also highlights the benefits of polyunsaturated fatty acids and exercise in combating mild depression. Dinan emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and lifestyle changes, alongside the innovative interplay of traditional practices and modern science in mental health.

Mental health and its relationship with the gut and food. I chat with UCC professors John Cryan and Ted Dinan about their world-leading research into psychobiotics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Probiotics: Scam or Superfood? features Ilana Brito, Yasmine Belkaid, Ted Dinan, and Namrata Iyer discussing the microbiome's impact on health. They explore probiotic claims, the symbiotic relationship between humans and gut bacteria, maintaining germ-free mice, the gut microbiome's influence on mental health, and the potential connection between the gut microbiome and depression.