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Your Brain On Food: Dr. Uma Naidoo On The Intersection Of Nutrition & Mental Health
The Rich Roll Podcast
Impact of Emotional Health on Gut Health
Emotional health affects gut health through the vagus nerve, leading to neurotransmitter changes that impact microbes. Stress and anxiety trigger cortisol levels, affecting metabolism and driving anxiety. The amygdala and hippocampus in the brain are linked to anxiety. Metabolic health struggles are also connected to mental state. Practices like meditation and breathwork can directly influence the gut through the vagus nerve, improving mood and reducing anxiety.
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