INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Mental healthproblems are increasing globally owing to various reasons, including stress, poor lifestyle, substance abuse, and so on
A study conducted by the WHO in 2019 asserts that mental health disorders account for approx 15% of all diseases worldwide
Also, it says that more than 90 million Indians suffer from mental health disorders
Genetics, life experiences, along with environmental factors are considered the primary reasons for mental health issues.But do you know
poorgut health can also lead to such disorders? Dr
However, very few are aware that the gastrointestinal tract, or the gut, is also responsible for causing such chemical imbalances
role in facilitating digestion, metabolism, and inflammation within your body
Furthermore, gut microbiomes can either lift up your spirits or exacerbate your mood
Your distressed gut, for instance, may send trouble signals to alert your brain
Likewise, a distressed brain can send similar signals to your gut
Thus, stress, or anxiety disorders can often arise as a result of intestinal distress
According to scientists, gut microbes, such as Dialister and Coprococcus, identified in patients with depression, may cause mental health
Furthermore, faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), as a trial therapy for mental health disorders, have also generated positive outcomes
Several studies have claimed that FMT from donors without mental health issues have reduced the symptoms of depression and anxiety in
patients with mental health disorders
The Gut-Brain ConnectionYour brain and gut are closely connected through countless nerves
This interconnection not only helps you manage your emotions but also your digestive health
effort of the following components:The vagus nerve: According to Dr
Besides helping food move through your digestive tract, it facilitates the production of digestive enzymes
responsible for improving your general health
The human gastrointestinal system comprises a diverse assortment of microorganisms, known as gut microbiomes
system (ENS), which is crucial for your digestive and mental wellness
Since it uses neurons similar to those found in the central nervous system, The ENS is also known as the human body's second
and anxiety within the brain
These chemical messengers also alleviate mood disorders
Dhar.How can you strengthen your gut health?A healthy and clean diet is the best way to improve your gut health
Furthermore, fibre-rich foods, such as vegetables, fruits, legumes, and food with probiotics, such as yogurt, olives, buttermilk, and
and gut microbial diversity, you may undergo a gut microbiome test to analyse the types of microbes in your gut
Besides reflecting your intestinal health, such tests can also help you pick the best diet to support a healthy microbiome and a healthy
Gut microbiome tests such Viome (US), Microba (Australia), Day Two (Israel), BugSpeaks (India) provide in depth gut microbiota profiling
