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cover of episode 167. Psychobiotics, Depression, and What Your Cravings Tell You About Your Microbiome with Dr. Amy Shah

167. Psychobiotics, Depression, and What Your Cravings Tell You About Your Microbiome with Dr. Amy Shah

2023/2/28
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Dr. Amy Shah discusses the role that our microbes play on the health of our brain. She describes that in order to control your mind you have to change your gut. The diversity and health of your gut determines much of your mood, cravings and drives behavior. Other topics discussed in this episode are:-Rising rates of teen depression-Role of serotonin and dopamine-Inflammatory responses and the impact on the brain-Why you may have food sensitivities-The link between low diversification of microbes and poor digestion-Psychobiotics-Chemical signaling and quorum sensing-Butyrate and digestionLearn More about Dr. Amy)https://amymdwellness.com/ )Amy Shah Instagram: @fastingmd Get 20% off our NEW Ancient Remedies course & communityhttps://bit.ly/Ancient-Remedies-Course) )