New research shows how a fatty diet can lead to life-threatening liver disease
A new study by Keck School of Medicine of USC researchers shows there’s yet another reason to avoid a high fat, high cholesterol diet: It can trigger changes in the immune system...
Read MoreSince research is showing a significant amount of neurotransmitters are produced in our digestive tract, would it make sense that specific strains and/or improving digestive wellness could influence mood, sleep, and function of neurotransmitters?
The term “neurotransmitters” refers to neuroactive substances that include amino acids such as glutamate and g-aminobutyric acid (GABA), as well as biogenic amines such as dopamine, serotonin, and histamine. Neurotransmitters...
Read MoreWhat is the connection regarding getting a brain tumor and health of the gut, and what steps can be taken to enhance the treatment for a brain tumor via the gut?
By Jane Foster, PhD There is certainly a connection between the gut and the brain, however, I am not aware of any evidence that directly links gut health directly to...
Read MoreAre there any contraindications for using probiotics to support positive mood?
By Jane Foster, PhD For most people, probiotics use does not lead to negative side effects. In a few people, probiotic use may be associated with diarrhea and possibly headaches,...
Read MoreCan probiotics augment the effect of pharmaceuticals in the treatment of mood disorders?
By Jane Foster, PhD The greatest challenge in treating mood disorders is the time it takes to match an individual with a mood disorder to a treatment that works for...
Read MoreDo probiotic species need to colonize the gut to influence the gut-brain axis/mood?
By Jane Foster, PhD Typically, probiotics do not colonize the gut but instead have a beneficial effect through communication and interaction with microbes, immune cells, and our gastrointestinal tract as...
Read MoreWhat are your thoughts on probiotic protocols for mood support?
By Jane Foster, PhD While there are numerous probiotics on the market, and many products containing probiotics on the market, clinical evidence related to probiotic use for mood support is...
Read MoreWhat is the evidence that probiotic supplementation can affect mood and mental well-being?
By Jane Foster, PhD Psychobiotics are live bacteria (probiotics) or other products (prebiotics) that when ingested confer mental health benefits through interactions with commensal gut bacteria” (Dinan et al., 2013;...
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