The importance of gut health and it's mind altering effect on your brain

[phikappa]

How can you have probiotic rich foods if you are lactose intolerant? probiotic yoghurt usually has tons of lactose in it

Take a probiotic supplement. Or eat stuff like sauerkraut and kefir.

https://draxe.com/probiotics-benefit...s-supplements/

[Achilles87]

So how can I fix this in the laziest way possible?

Give me a magic pill boyo

[x-trainer ben]

The first and most overlooked reason that our digestive tracts are critical to our health is because 80 percent of your entire immune system is located in your digestive tract! That is an astounding percentage.

In addition to the impact on our immune systems, our digestive systems are the second largest part of our neurological system. It’s called the enteric nervous system and is located in the gut. This is why it’s called our second brain!

Many people with health issues, such as thyroid imbalances, chronic fatigue, joint pain, psoriasis, autism and many other conditions don’t realize that these illnesses originate in the gut.

If these issues and many others are connected to our gut health, then what elements are essential for digestive health? Consider this: According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, upward of 60 million to 70 million Americans are affected by digestive diseases. In addition, digestive disease and disorders cost the U.S. over $100 billion per year.” (1)

[ragingcrayon]

The first and most overlooked reason that our digestive tracts are critical to our health is because 80 percent of your entire immune system is located in your digestive tract! That is an astounding percentage.

In addition to the impact on our immune systems, our digestive systems are the second largest part of our neurological system. It’s called the enteric nervous system and is located in the gut. This is why it’s called our second brain!

Many people with health issues, such as thyroid imbalances, chronic fatigue, joint pain, psoriasis, autism and many other conditions don’t realize that these illnesses originate in the gut.

If these issues and many others are connected to our gut health, then what elements are essential for digestive health? Consider this: According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, upward of 60 million to 70 million Americans are affected by digestive diseases. In addition, digestive disease and disorders cost the U.S. over $100 billion per year.” (1)

not true

[Amino89]

So you’re trying to tell me, if you eat good you feel good? I’d like some scientific research on this, OP.. very skeptical.

[requital]

there is no science that makes this fact. what works for some, doesn't work for others. basically if you feel like mr hyde, try to make some lifestyle changes either through diet, excersies, a solid 6-8 hours of sleep & getting more sunlight if all fails, SSRI's are there for those that have chemical imbalances.

[ParsleyTea]

Having an IBD condition that didn't respond to medications and so now relies upon diet to keep the stomach healthy, I don't turn into Mr. Hyde but yes I've noticed different foods can have different effects upon my personality.

[PeaceWithin]

Have a physician at work who is obsessed with gut healthy, lol. Hear this all the time from him. There are some interesting reads out there on the subject of gut health and how it relates to mental health.

[anonkunbrah]

the base of my protein drink every day now is yogurt (sug free). took bio2 this summer and professor (phd) confirmed what OP is saying. the gut bacteria can communicate with brain

[Leon09]

I thought everyone knew this?

[x-trainer ben]

not true

Take it up with page one of www.draxe.com

[ragingcrayon]

Take it up with page one of www.draxe.com

come at me bro

[MyGhettoFantasy]

Thank you for your subjective expertise

Op is right, though.

The gut is aka the "little brain" and works in conjunction with the brain in your head to help determine mood, among other things.

"Gut feelings" are real and should be trusted.

It's sad so many people abuse their digestive system and subject it to a constant stream of toxins. Just so they can get a kick out of their taste buds.

Not all food consumption needs to be for sensory gratification. That is such a simple minded and short sighted indulgence.

When you consider the "little brain" in your gut plays a key role in your overall cognition (whether directly or indirectly via mood) the intuitive idea that fat people are "stupid" looks a little less prejudicial.

[BigPoppaPump84]

Best OTC probiotic supplement?

[x-trainer ben]

Best OTC probiotic supplement?

For years this was the best, not sure about 2017
Ultimate Flora Critical Care

[BericDondarrion]

Yakult and kimchi crew checking IN.

[nick1990]

And it isn't just your Brain it is all parts of the body. The latest research is concluding that gut health or lack thereof, can have serious consequences for all parts inside and out!

I have been using for years now and the stuff works!

For years this was the best, not sure about 2017
Ultimate Flora Critical Care

Hmmmm, so throw this into the dietary routine and feel like a god?

[NaturaFitness]

Bros drink coconut water too. I swear by it.

Best brands: foco, taste nirvana

You're wasting your money on an inferior product.

You can buy ez break coconuts with water and meat for the same price as a bottle of that overpriced trash.

[MetroBrah]

just picked up the acidopholopholus probiotic supplement. I think this is going to be a game changer for me

[x-trainer ben]

Hmmmm, so throw this into the dietary routine and feel like a god?

And eat right!

[pablocai]

completely agree with OP

I try to eat very healthy lately, lots of fruits, almonds, no cheese, no fast food....its hard but not only you feel better, you will also look better...and your training improves

stay healthy brothers, srs

[tats27]

My favorite part is the linked articles and expert testimony.

[anonymous]

Can confirm, had candida (SrS)

[poolshark472]

no matter if I eat a ton of fruits veggies nuts and whole grains versus eating nothing but greasy takeout, all my chits are either constipated spaghetti floaters or straight diarrhea, for almost a year now. so idk what difference diet makes for me personally.

[ragingcrayon]

no matter if I eat a ton of fruits veggies nuts and whole grains versus eating nothing but greasy takeout, all my chits are either constipated spaghetti floaters or straight diarrhea, for almost a year now. so idk what difference diet makes for me personally.

u need probiotics, that's all. such dissaray it can't process nothin righto boyo

[Realityy]

OP is correct

My favorite part is the linked articles and expert testimony.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/release...0301142503.htm

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/312734.php

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4259177/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4228144/



^ those are just a few from google, there is tons of research behind the gut and the brain connection

[JerryAtrix]

Former IBS crew member of 12+ years, turns out I had a chit load of food allergies, once I cut them all out, my depression and anxiety went away and I turned into a new person. Gut/Mind link is very real.

[jamalfudge]

Misc said there's no such thing as bad food or clean food, so you're wrong op. You can make great gains off just eating pizza

You think the misc is bad you should visit the nutrition section of bb.com.

[8eggs]

there is no greater truth , than you are what you eat....and your mental health is directly related to this as well

[kids.got.soul]

Should probably be in on this. Certain foods absolutely wreck my stomach.

brb gas and bloated for days afterwards