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The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brain for Life

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A Joosr Guide to... Brain Maker by David Perlmutter: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brain—For Life

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Gut microbes are tiny organisms that live in your digestive tract. They play a vital role in your overall health, including your brain health.

Research has shown that gut microbes can:

Protect against neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
Improve mood
Boost cognitive function

How do gut microbes do all of this? It turns out that they communicate with your brain through a variety of pathways, including the vagus nerve and the gut-brain axis.

The vagus nerve is a long nerve that connects your gut to your brain. It sends signals to your brain about what's going on in your gut, including the types of microbes that are present.

The gut-brain axis is a network of hormones and neurotransmitters that connect your gut to your brain. These hormones and neurotransmitters can affect your mood, sleep, and cognitive function.

When your gut microbes are healthy, they send positive signals to your brain that promote brain health. However, when your gut microbes are unhealthy, they can send negative signals to your brain that can lead to brain damage.

There are a number of things you can do to improve your gut health and promote brain health, including:

Eating a healthy diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
Getting regular exercise
Getting enough sleep
Managing stress
Taking probiotics

Probiotics are live bacteria that are similar to the beneficial bacteria that live in your gut. They can help to improve your gut health and promote brain health.

If you are concerned about your gut health or your brain health, talk to your doctor. They can help you to determine if you have any underlying health conditions that need to be treated and recommend ways to improve your gut health and promote brain health.

Gut microbes play a vital role in brain health. By taking steps to improve your gut health, you can also improve your brain health and protect yourself from neurodegenerative diseases.

A Joosr Guide to... Brain Maker by David Perlmutter: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brain—For Life

by Joosr

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