Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

The Gut-Anxiety Connection: Decoding Your Second Brain - AI Podcast


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  • Anxiety is directly linked to gut health, with imbalances in gut bacteria increasing inflammation and disrupting brain chemistry
  • People with social anxiety have specific bacterial imbalances, including an overgrowth of harmful bacteria and a lack of beneficial strains that regulate mood and stress
  • Diet plays a major role in mental health. Processed foods, high sugar intake, and unhealthy fats from vegetable oils fuel gut dysfunction, while fiber-rich and fermented foods help restore balance
  • Probiotics and prebiotics help replenish good bacteria, improve neurotransmitter function, and reduce inflammation, leading to reduced anxiety levels
  • Chronic stress weakens gut health, making anxiety worse, but strategies like sleep optimization, deep breathing, and regular movement support both the gut and the brain
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