Modern day science have researched says gut healthy plays vital role in humans mental health ,moods swings , anxiety , depressions, mood disorders let’s take a deep dive one this topic .
So as we say in old time “ A man happiness goes through its stomach ”.
What is Gut — Brain Axis ?
Human gut have several types of microbes which are contributing in digesting food and help in maintain balances so that our digestive system work properly . Other than that have you think how this different type or microorganisms living together inside our gut after our mind .
Our mind mood is controlled by different hormones like : serotonin , dopamine, GABA these hormones levels and production in our body decided how how happy we will feel , how much motivated we feel , we depressed also due to these hormones level cut the story short these hormones decide how our mood and mind will work .
So back to the topic these hormones are produced by different types of cells present in our body
Fact is 70 % percent of serotonin (Happy hormone ) cells which produce 90% of serotonin lies in gut and serotonin level decide moods like calmness ,pleasure ,confidence ,sleep , stress is also governed by serotonin levels.
Dopamine the motivating hormone is also 50% influenced by gut cause there are bacteria and microbes like Lactobacillus & Bifidobacterium which supports and help in better signal trader of dopamine in body.
In fact 40%-60% of dopamine is produces in gut through these signal reached gut and dopamine level fluctuation leads to low motivation , stress , depression ,anxiety and many other mental disorders .
GABA ( Gamma-Amino Butyric Acid ) it’s in type of neurotransmitter which is also called Anti- Anxiety chemical which helps to reduce anxiety , reduce stress, help to cure poor sleep cycles .
It’s help by gut Bacteria like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium to produce GABA by sending signals to brain to reduce stress ,anxiety .
Cortisol is is know as “ stress hormone ” produced by adrenal gland by body to reduce stress when gut health get bad it gives signal to produce more cortisol which lead to anxiety , mood swings
All these hormones are hugely related to gut and gut health it’s a type of two way connection between brain and digestive system which govern mood , anxiety , stress , demotivation .
That why our digestive system / gut called our “second brain ”.
Sign of bad gut health which affects your brain .
.feeling demotivated
.stressed all time
. Low appetite
.sudden weight loss
Sign of brain affecting your gut health .
.Acidity
.lose motion
.tightness in stomach
.bloating
.constipation
. Loss of appetite
Things that disrupt Gut - Brain Axis are .
.Anxiety
.frequent mood swings
. Constipation
.Any long standing gut issue
This show that show closely related your brain and gut and gut is and how important is to take care of both take . How different hormones affects due to any change in gut .
Foods which help to maintain good Gut —Brain Axis and improve it .
. Try to add fiber rich food in your diet like oats , cereals, nuts , lentils
. Add fermented food to your routine dosa , idli
. Avoiding junk food will also help you a-lot
. Sleep well your brain and gut both need proper rest to perform well
. Exercise daily or walk for a good blood circulation which boots Gut brain axis
. Avoid alcohol and smoking
Following these simple things will boots your moods and over all you will be happy, motivated , stress frees it will keep your gut — brain relationship good and very effective for your well being .
Wrapping it up
This show how important is Gut —Brain axis is and how different small factor together contribute in our mood through our gut , with these tips you can boots your health well being by keeping you gut happy and mind super happy and healthy.
Thank you for reading . Stay health , Stay inspired — Shivam
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