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Link Between Gut Health and Mental Well Being

Feed Your Mind by Nurturing Your Gut: Link Between Gut Health and Mental Well-Being

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A healthy gut leads to a healthy body. But do you know that it can benefit your mental health? To know more about this connection, we reached out to Megha Terse Mandke, Registered Dietitian, Experienced In Paediatric Oncology and Haematology, LEC-Indian Dietetic Association, Mumbai Chapter. 

Understanding The Connection Between Gut and Brain

Mandke said, “The gut-brain connection plays a major role in regulating and smooth functioning of many bodily functions including mental health.” She added that any disturbance in digestive health, particularly in the gut microbiome, is increasingly being linked to the onset of many mental health complexities, such as anxiety, hypertension, depression, and even autism.

A study published in the Irish Journal of Medical Science has established a link between gut conditions like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and mental health problems, such as anxiety, depression, and suicidal tendencies.

Coexisting Nature Of Gut And Mental Health Issues

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The 4 Best Carbs for Gut Health, According to Gastroenterologists

Cutting carbs? You might be killing off some of your good gut bacteria. Find out why, then discover the best carbohydrate foods to eat more of to maximize your microbiome.

Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Whether you call it Atkins, Keto or simply aim to live la vida low-carb, these diets continue to be among the most trendy eating patterns in America.

Depending on which plan you follow, low-carb dieting entails restricting carbohydrate consumption to anywhere from 20 to 130 grams per day. For reference, two Medjool dates have 36 grams of carbs and one 5-inch sweet potato has 26 grams. Not taking into account any other bite you consume that day, noshing on either of those nutrition all-stars could already push you over your low-carb limit if you’re following a very low-carb plan, such as the keto diet.

Pictured Recipe: Gochujang-Glazed Tempeh & Brown Rice

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Precision nutrition and the gut microbiome: the impact of blueberries

In a recent study published in the Antioxidants journal, researchers explored the impacts of precision nutrition on gut microbiome variation.

Study: Crop, Host, and Gut Microbiome Variation Influence Precision Nutrition: An Example of Blueberries. Image Credit: BukhtaYurii/Shutterstock.comStudy: Crop, Host, and Gut Microbiome Variation Influence Precision Nutrition: An Example of Blueberries. Image Credit: BukhtaYurii/Shutterstock.com

Background

Nutrition research funding is increasingly focused on precision nutrition, which has recently gained significant interest. Consuming fruits and vegetables is linked to a lower risk of developing chronic diseases such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and neurocognitive diseases.

Berry fruits, tea, and cocoa contain (poly)phenolic compounds identified as having potential health benefits among the thousands of phytochemicals studied.

Epidemiological studies have prompted more research investigating the health benefits of blueberries and blueberry-rich foods. Further research is needed to uncover the mechanisms of action behind these health benefits.

About the study

In the present study, researchers showcased the variety of polyphenol profiles found in blueberries, examined the bioavailability of anthocyanins in

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