Did you know that you have a second brain? No, it’s not the brain of your ‘other half’, your spouse, or your children, it’s right in your belly! In this episode, Dr. Minni Malhotra talks about gut microbiome and the effect it can have on your immune system, hormones, and nervous system. Tuning in, you’ll find out how gut microbes can regulate brain function and health and how the microbiome is influenced by diet. By focusing on the health of your gut, you also focus on the health of your brain, so make sure to tune in today to find out more.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Hear about the enteric nervous system found in the gut, and how it influences the brain.
• Dr. Malhotra explains that gut microbial species regulate brain function and health.
• Learn about the evolution of gut bacteria and its host relationship.
• How the chosen delivery method influences the microbiome of a newborn baby.
• Depending on the area of the gastrointestinal system, microbial populations fluctuate.
• The importance of including fiber in your diet; your diet is key!
• Dr. Malhotra speaks about the role of gut microbiota in behavioral affective disorders.
• How an unhealthy gut affects on your immune system, hormones, and nervous system.
• By changing the types of bacteria in your gut, it may be possible to improve brain health.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Anchor Wellness Center