Scientists look at the connection between gut health and resilience to stress
9 months, 1 week ago

Scientists look at the connection between gut health and resilience to stress

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Scientists look at the connection between gut health and resilience to stress Scientists are trying to decode how the trillions of microorganisms in our gut talk with the brain and shape our resilience to stress. WILL STONE, BYLINE: This type of research on the gut microbiome, made up of trillions of tiny organisms, often explores how it may influence diseases and psychiatric conditions like depression. STONE: In recent years, scientists have made big strides establishing the link between the brain and the microbiome in our gut, the fact that communication goes back and forth. STONE: There's lots of scientific interest in using treatments like probiotics, prebiotics, diet, even fecal transplants to influence the microbiome.

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