Your Brain On Food: Dr. Uma Naidoo On The Intersection Of Nutrition & Mental Health
The Rich Roll Podcast
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The Gut-Brain Connection and Neurotransmitter Regulation
The breakdown products of food can either be harmful or helpful to gut microbes and the gut environment. Harmful byproducts can damage the gut lining, leading to inflammation and various health issues, from skin conditions to anxiety. The relationship between the gut and brain is bi-directional, with the brain impacting the gut and vice versa. The gut communicates with the brain through the nervous system, like the vagus nerve, and the circulatory system. Food metabolized by gut bacteria creates metabolites that travel to the brain, where they form neurotransmitters crucial for mood regulation and nerve cell communication.
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