Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Beyond common supplements like vitamin D or St. John's Wort, research points to an unexpected mental health player: gut bacteria. Probiotics can boost mood, but only via the vagus nerve — the direct line between your gut and brain. Sever that connection, and the benefits vanish, showing how central the gut-brain axis is to mental wellness.
#gutbrainaxis #vagusnerve
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Beyond common supplements like vitamin D or St. John's Wort, research points to an unexpected mental health player: gut bacteria. Probiotics can boost mood, but only via the vagus nerve — the direct line between your gut and brain. Sever that connection, and the benefits vanish, showing how central the gut-brain axis is to mental wellness.
#gutbrainaxis #vagusnerve
Watch the full episode now:
The Shocking Reason Your Anxiety, Brain Fog & Bloating May Start in Your Gut
youtu.be/yumJczZ1_JM?si=yEZQmp9scM9ZQC2R
Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! → mybloodwork.com
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