Your Brain On Food: Dr. Uma Naidoo On The Intersection Of Nutrition & Mental Health
The Rich Roll Podcast
Understanding Food Digestion and Its Impact on Health
The process of food digestion involves interaction with trillions of microbes in the gut, where receptors and neurotransmitters are also located. This is similar to taking a headache pill, where the effects are felt in a different part of the body than where the ingestion occurs. Food breakdown reactions can lead to harmful or helpful byproducts for gut microbes, influencing gut health and potentially causing inflammation, dysbiosis, and various health issues.
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