The Gut Farmacist

Why Snacking Might Not Be Good for Brain Health

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We were told for years that eating six small meals a day would help our metabolism, blood sugar, and appetite; and that it would keep our brains alert and focused. What if snacking isn't actually the best option though? This episode discusses the negative effects of snacking on the gut-brain axis.


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weaning onwards in female rats causes weight gain, insulin insensitivity, and
sustained leptin resistance in adulthood - PubMedPersonality,
Anxiety, and Stress in Patients with Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth
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The Gut FarmacistBy Riley Romazko, Dipl. TN, BSc
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