Your poop is alive! Analysis of the gut microbiome through stool sampling helps us better understand its composition & overall state of health.
Dysbiosis, or the imbalance of microorganisms within the gut, is associated with a diverse range of health issues, from fatigue to mood disorders, Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Diseases.
Just how do gut microbes affect brain health and neuroplasticity? One of the ways is through their metabolites.
Gut microbes produce all sorts of compounds that affect the neuroendocrine system. Examples of metabolites include short-chain fatty acids, amines, cell-signaling molecules, neurotransmitters, hormones, and their precursors.
Gut microbes also interact directly and indirectly with the neurons of the enteric nervous system via electrical and chemical signaling.
Stay tuned to learn how to improve the bidirectional communication between the gut and the microbiome!