JUNE 13, 2024

Tips on Fermentation, Psychobiotics, and the Connection Between Gut Health and Mental Health

Hi, , 

Our ancestors have long understood that fermented foods are an essential part of good mental health. They support intestinal well-being and enhance healthy bacteria, which supports our brain health. Fermented foods such as kimchi, sauerkraut, and fresh natural yogurt provide probiotics for digestion, colon health, and detoxification. All types of fermented foods can enhance cognition. 

Here are 3 tips that you can use to help your clients improve their gut and brain health:

Fermentation supports our gut, or “second brain,” the garden of our body where our bacteria flourish to promote our digestion and co-create mood chemicals for our “first,” or primary, brain.

Fermented foods support intestinal well-being and enhance healthy bacteria, which support neurotransmitters needed for brain health. Research continues to illuminate the ways that foods affect how neurotransmitters are made in the gut and how, in turn, this affects the brain and mind.

Our mood and focus are so dependent on a well-functioning gut and a lively garden of bacteria that probiotics are now called "psychobiotics." Psychobiotics is the new term of reference for probiotics, recognized as having a beneficial effect on cognition and mood, helping with conditions like anxiety and depression.

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Hearing from you is an awesome pleasure. I’d love to know what tips work best for you in your practice. 

Heartfully yours,

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