As we start to learn more about our gut microbiome and its effect on the rest of the body, we're starting to understand the valuable role it plays in our health.

So today, we're levelling up our gut bacteria knowledge and learning a little more about the gut brain connection.

Dr Amy Loughman, is a research psychologist, Senior Research Fellow and Head of Microbiome Research at Deakin University's Food & Mood Centre.

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LINKS TO RESEARCHA resource on fibre Tool on the levels of scientific evidence for probiotics available More info on gut-directed hypnotherapy

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