What we eat affects our mental health, especially depression and this extends to prenatal diet

Some evidence exists that certain microbiome patterns in infancy can lead to persisting behavioural problems for years

Eating, sleeping, and exercising well are simple ways to start

Aiming for a Mediterranean diet or the Australian dietary guideline is a simple piece of advice that can reduce risk of mental disorders

There is emerging evidence suggesting that the oral microbiome may play a role in influencing cardiovascular health and even dementia 

 

Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 24 mins

Guest: Amy Loughman, Senior Research Fellow, Deakin University's Food & Mood Centre

 

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