Are you familiar with the long-standing
idea of “gut feelings?” More than the ideas of feelings through your gut,
recent studies show that the overall
health of your gut may influence your mind. Those studies
indicate that the presence of healthy bacteria in your gut may play a crucial
part in the chemistry of the brain and total mental health.
Often, it is hard to associate your gut
to your brain health. However, the gut may actually hold the key toward improving
your mental health, refining your mood, and preventing brain-related problems
such as Parkinson’s disease, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and schizophrenia.
Correlation
of Brain Health and Gut Health
We have two nervous systems. The first
one is the most familiar, which is the Central Nervous System, made up of the
brain and spinal cord. The second is the intrinsic nervous system of the
gastrointestinal tract, called Enteric Nervous System. Both systems are
actually made out of the same type of tissues.
During the stage of fetal development,
one part develops into the central nervous system while the other, turns into
the enteric nervous system. These two systems are connected through the tenth
cranial nerve called the vagus nerve. This nerve runs straight from the brain,
down to the abdomen.
Microbiological
studies using the most advanced microbiology instruments
indicate that the vagus nerve becomes the primary passage of the gut bacteria
to pass on information to the brain. While most of us may think that the brain
organ is in charge, the gut actually sends more information to the brain.
When you are nervous, you probably
experience that visceral sensation in your stomach. Perhaps you experience an
upset stomach when you are stressed or angry. In the same way, the problems in
your gut can make a big impact in the state of your mental health, which could
lead to issues such as depression and anxiety.
Improving
Your Gut’s Health
The correlation between the state of
mental health and gut health is undeniable. Therefore, it is essential to
maintain healthy gut in order to improve your mental health. Gut bacteria
communicates to the brain through the nervous system, as well as through the
immune system.
On the average, a healthy adult carries
up to 5 pounds of bacteria. Low levels of good gut bacteria may lead to mental
issues. This can be augmented by consuming healthy bacteria, known as
probiotics, which are commonly found in yogurt and dietary supplements. In some
instances, probiotics are given as a fecal transplant, in which stool from a
healthy donor is administered to an infected patient.
Medical research also indicates that
healthy bacteria in the gut help regulate the levels of dopamine in the body.
High concentrations of dopamine may lead to stress, anxiety, and depression.
Moreover, OCD is linked to high levels of strep bacteria in the body. Hence, it
is important to identify the current level of good bacteria in the gut.
Furthermore, early
yeast and mold detection in the gut may pave the way for
appropriate intervention, such as probiotics transplant. This can only be done
through advanced microbiology
detection systems and instrumentation integrated within an
appropriate microbiology quality assurance.
Contact
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