EP 451- Bitesize: How Your Microbiome Controls Your Mood, Focus and Mental Health

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Bitesize: How Your Microbiome Controls Your Mood, Focus and Mental Health

Angela is joined by Dr Emily Leeming, to talk about the intricate relationship between diet, gut health, and mental well-being. They discuss how serotonin produced in the gut is utilised for digestion and muscle contractions, while gut microbes play a crucial role in supplying the brain with tryptophan, a building block for serotonin.

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Angela is joined by Dr Emily Leeming, to talk about the intricate relationship between diet, gut health, and mental well-being. They discuss how serotonin produced in the gut is utilised for digestion and muscle contractions, while gut microbes play a crucial role in supplying the brain with tryptophan, a building block for serotonin.

Emily and Angela also discuss the significant findings from population studies and a randomised control trial that link poor dietary choices, particularly ultra-processed foods, to increased prevalence of mental health disorders.

Key Takeaways

Gut-Brain Connection: Your gut and brain are in constant communication, impacting mental health.

Diet and Mental Health: A poor diet increases the risk of mental health issues, while a Mediterranean diet can improve symptoms.

Serotonin and the Gut: Gut microbes help provide building blocks for serotonin production in the brain.

Microbiome and ADHD/Autism: Differences exist in the microbiome of individuals with ADHD and autism, but causation is unclear.

Probiotics and Mental Health: Specific strains of probiotics may help with symptoms like sleep disturbances.

Estrogen Recycling: The microbiome affects estrogen levels, impacting menopause symptoms.

Stress and the Microbiome: Chronic stress disrupts gut bacteria, affecting immune function and stress response.

Timestamps and Key Topics

0:05 – Gut and brain are constantly connected
0:17 – Introduction to High Performance Health Podcast
4:37 – Link between diet and mental health disorders
6:57 – 13% of people report good mental health
7:55 – Microbiome differences in ADHD and autism
9:23 – Importance of specific probiotic strains
11:03 – Estrogen recycling and gut bacteria
13:49 – Stress negatively impacts the microbiome
15:56 – Closing thoughts and key takeaways

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About Angela

Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Keynote Speaker and Host of The High Performance Health Podcast.

A former corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela regularly gives keynotes to large fitness, health and wellness events including the Health Optimisation summit, The Biohacker summit, Dragonfly live, Elevate Fitness conference and Gaia TV. She also delivers Health Optimisation and Performance Workshops to large multinational corporations and senior leaders with a strong focus on women’s health and burnout prevention.

Angela is also the creator of BioSyncing® a blueprint for high performing women who want to ditch burnout, harmonise their hormones and elevate their life.