Want to BOOST Your Mood? The Surprising Role of Gut Health

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Struggling with low mood, anxiety, or persistent brain fog? The solution might not be in your head, but deep within your gut. The latest science reveals a powerful, two-way communication system between your gut and your brain that dictates how you feel, think, and show up in the world every day. In this episode of the Dr. Hyman Show , Dr. Mark Hyman is joined by Dr. Austin Perlmutter, an expert on neuroinflammation, to unpack the surprising role of gut health in regulating your mood. They explore how an unhealthy gut can be a primary source of the brain inflammation that drives depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline, and what you can do to reverse it. In this conversation, you will discover: The constant, bidirectional communication between your gut and brain through the bloodstream and the vagus nerve. How toxic byproducts from gut bacteria, like lipopolysaccharide (LPS), can cause a "leaky gut," enter your bloodstream, and activate inflammation in your brain. The role of your gut's immune cells, which make up the majority of your body's immune system, in sending inflammatory signals to the brain. Why the majority of your body's serotonin is produced in the gut and how this can influence your mood. The emerging field of "psychobiotics" and how specific probiotics are being used to improve mood, anxiety, and sleep. Dr. Hyman's incredible story of a nine-year-old girl whose behavior was completely resolved by treating an overgrowth of bad bacteria and yeast in her gut. What's one change you're going to make for your gut health after watching this? Let us know in the comments below! 👇 #GutHealth, #Mood, #DrMarkHyman, #MentalHealth, #GutBrainConnection, #Depression, #Anxiety, #Neuroinflammation, #FunctionalMedicine, #DrAustinPerlmutter If you enjoyed this video, be sure to subscribe for more conversations that can help you take control of your health. Get my FREE guide 3 Steps to Reverse Aging when you sign up for my weekly health picks 👉 https://bit.ly/IncreaseHealthspan View Show Notes From This Episode: https://bit.ly/ep-899 This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Magnesium Breakthrough, LMNT, and Pique. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at https://RupaHealth.com. Tackle an overlooked root cause of stress with Magnesium Breakthrough. Visit https://BIOptimizers.com/Hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%. LMNT is giving listeners a FREE eight-count sample pack of their vital electrolyte drink mix with any purchase. Just visit https://DrinkLMNT.com/Hyman today. Enjoy Pique's Sun Goddess Matcha. Just head over to https://piquelife.com/hyman with code HYMAN for 15% off + Right now, get up to 15% off + a complimentary beaker and rechargeable frother. (0:00) Introduction to gut-brain connection and neuroinflammation (0:22) Background on Dr. Austin Perlmutter (2:10) Mental health approaches and the serotonin hypothesis (7:00) Mental health prevention and low-level inflammation symptoms (12:20) Gut microbiome and corporate influences on mental health (16:50) Advances in neuroinflammation research (18:43) Blood-brain barrier and microglial cells' role in brain immunity (22:05) Link between metabolic health biomarkers and brain inflammation (23:14) Diet, air quality, media consumption, and evolutionary behavior (31:17) Chronic inflammation's effect on decision-making and societal behavior (35:50) Generational impacts of maternal inflammation on brain health (38:38) Dietary changes and food policy's role in mental health (43:00) Food quality in hospitals and the cost of chronic disease (50:05) Behavior dynamics and strategies to regulate neuroinflammation (53:18) Gut-brain connection's impact on behavior and mental health (59:36) Pathways of gut-brain interaction and psychobiotics (1:06:20) Drivers of neuroinflammation and lifestyle changes for brain health (1:09:33) Dietary recommendations and the benefits of Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat (1:18:54) Comprehensive approach to brain health and study findings (1:21:09) Potential of food to influence DNA and health optimization (1:23:15) Summary and additional resources for brain inflammation and mental health