Is there a link between our gut and mental health? – CrowdScience podcast, BBC World Service
“You are what you eat” is a well-known saying. But is it really true? That’s what we explore in this episode of CrowdScience, thanks to a question from listener Claire from Australia.
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We each have trillions of tiny microbes and bacteria inside our bodies, living in our mouths, skin, ears and even in our eyes. Each community of microbes and bacteria is known as a microbiome. The most populous of these is in our gut, with hundreds of trillions of organisms and bacteria helping digest the food we eat.
Our gut microbiome is affected by lots of things but mainly by our diet. With our gut microbiome forming such a massive part of our insides, people have long suspected that what we eat impacts how we feel.
Presenter Caroline Steel investigates. She speaks to a professor of psychiatry, Jane Foster, to find out how interconnected our microbiome and our brain really are. Professor Foster also explains the different ways in which our microbiome and brain communicate.
Do we really know what role diet plays in mental health? Consultant psychiatrist Professor David Veale provides more detail. And at a café with a rather interesting menu, Caroline samples some of the food available as occupational therapist Joel Oliver explains how important food can be as part of mental health treatment.
This begs the question: If our microbiome really does influence our mental health, can we harness the power of microbes to potentially find new treatments to help our mental health? Dr Najaf Amin tells us about her research identifying the link between specific microbes and depression.
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0:00 Introduction – what role does our gut play in our mental wellbeing?
2:36 What is the gut-brain axis and how does it work?
5:07 Link between gut bacteria, inflammation and mental health
6:58 Microbes produce metabolites
8:46 Are there any studies that link our microbiome directly with our mental health?
10:18 The idea that what we eat can change how we feel has been around for thousands of years
11:15 John Porter-Phillips possibly did the first study linking diet to mental health 1914-1930
12:00 Guts: The patient-led cafe serving gut healthy food
16:07 Consultant psychiatrist David Veale: “Diet is one piece of the jigsaw”
19:03 What foods can support your physical and mental health?
20:22 Gizem Arat studies the impact diet has on mental health of people in sub-Saharan Africa
23:06 Could the future be a brain-friendly bacteria pill?
24:08 Conclusion
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41 Comments
I enjoy listening to this so much! 🙂 I should have known this before. For many years, I was listening to podcasts in UK and Australia. they are fantastic to , but this is way better! 🙂 Thanks!
Yes and no ,mostly important after food do some walking
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Yes im proof
I suffered severe TMJ for years had the run around between hospital and dentist's was stuck in bed in a dark room for years taking massively strong pain killers daily after having depression meds thrown at me even though attacks happened when i brushed my hair or teeth or wore the wrong fabrics
I've switched to a carnivore diet and ive not had to take pain meds since
I went from not being able to breath, struggling with words, to joining the gym and swimming 5-6 days a week
Ive lost qeight and gained muscles so quickly and so have all my family who are now eating the same way and coming off the blood pressure medicines and the fog has lifted
We are never going back fiber is rubbish and the lie about calories needs to stop
This is why our Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "A quarter for food, a quarter for drinks and a quarter for air." In the stomach.
Where is the cafe ? 😊😊wanna have a try
Which accent she is speaking?? Hard to get her Words!
Duh?
Mostly I like eating healthy food, but sometimes eat fast food 😊❤
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I need junk food once in a while. Can't live without it.
Why so stupid video
When I change my diet I saw many changes in my mood. I insert more vegetables and fruit in my daily routine. I fell more healthy than ever
It seems that there is a undermined relationship between gut and mentalhealth.
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Really good episode. It may also explain why there are so many people who have been suffering from mental problems since they were young. Healthy diet should start at young age as I've seen parents giving soft drinks, chocolates, and chips to their toddlers for lunch. I'll never do this. I also saw a pregnant woman drinking coffee or tea. Hope there's one episode which is about what food to avoid for pregnant women and it could be broadcasted on TV so that more people will get to know how our diet affects our mental health and next generation. I remember there was a TV programme long time ago, We are What We Eat. Very true. Thank you.
Sauerkraut is my chocolate! But it all comes down to how we were fed as children and what foods are available to us when we can't cook but need to grab something quick (and cheap) on the go.
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In 21st century there is question mark. For centuries most of people know that mostly food we eat has the biggest effect on our wellbeing. Hippocrates knew that how long ego! Way before Jesus was born
Finished listening to the whole thing but found nothing new. It just proves yes, there's a link between mental health and gut health. But nothing really new about how to make "happy bacteria" nor reduce "sad bacteria" other than what we already know – cut out sugar, eat fibrous food, lots of seeds and nuts … I agree with much of these but not entirely. I've cut out most sugar since a very young age but I do still enjoy high carb foods, especially rice and pasta. But I do eat more veges than meat but don't touch fruits for years, and I stand by nuts and seeds. I think I'm well adjusted, feeling happy mostly but there're days with mood swings (maybe just PMS). So, my conclusion is mostly, to just listen very closely to your body, and make it happy! If your body wants some Cheetos, give it , and make it happy. My body does crave those things once in a while, and I don't see why not in the grand scheme of observing a long-term relatively healthy lifestyle … the only health ethos I stand by is, eat 70%-80% full so you don't overwork your organs. Good for gut, brain and complexion 😉
I love this types of videos…..oh yeah …..
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Could it be that the bad mood in your brain affect the bacteria in your guts ? Could it be bidirectional
She say they done before other things also. Some things may not
She will present it in her book
And they putt also the wrong meat in the prepare but also them design was wrong😂😂😂
Low carb diets give you a migraine!
This should not even be a scientific question. It is just so obvious.
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Yes fast food makes you happy 😊 🍟🍔🥤 if you are hungry you become cranky. If I eat ice-cream 🍦 I am happy 😊 if I am on a vegetarian diet I am cranky. 😮😅
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Nice video q❤