5 Surprising Ways Gut Health Shapes Your Mental Health Revealed | Ultimate Human | Ep. 104

On World Mental Health Day, human biologist Gary Brecka shares how the food you eat impacts your mental health and why you need to ditch ultra-processed foods NOW! Gary discusses the intricate world of the gut-brain axis, explaining how the food we eat directly impacts our mental health. He reveals startling research showing that people who consume ultra-processed foods are 33% more likely to develop depression, emphasizing the detrimental effects these foods have on our gut microbiome and overall mental state. Your mental health isn't just in your head – it's in your gut too. By making these dietary changes, you're not just eating better; you're building a foundation for robust mental well-being. Ready to transform your mental health through your diet? What's one change you can make today?

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Research/Reports/Articles/Studies:
World Health Organization Report on Global Mental Health Statistics: https://bit.ly/4eAaGiS
The Lancet Psychiatry: Meta-Analysis on Mental Illness and Life Expectancy: https://bit.ly/3XODk8I
Frontiers in Psychiatry – Gut-Brain Axis and Mental Health: https://bit.ly/3TVhRdl
Loma Linda University Research on Gut Microbiome and Mental Health: https://bit.ly/3ZTWBIw
Nature Communications – Gut Dysbiosis and Mental Health: https://go.nature.com/4dB7sdN
JAMA Psychiatry: Study on Ultra-Processed Foods and Depression: https://bit.ly/4eQ5KWX
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health – Ultra-Processed Foods and Mental Health: https://bit.ly/3U104l3
The Guardian – Ultra-Processed Foods and Children’s Mental Health: https://bit.ly/3zEKiW7
Gut Microbes – Fiber and Mental Health: https://bit.ly/481W89h
Frontiers in Neurology – Omega-3s and Mental Health: https://bit.ly/3TYvoRk

00:00 ​Intro of Show
01:21 ​Link Between Mental Health and Overall Health
01:47 ​World Mental Health Day History and Statistics
02:52 ​Human Gut as Our Second Brain
05:59 ​Ultra-Processed Foods
07:34 ​The Solution: Whole Food Diet
08:51 ​Omega-3’s Reducing Brain Inflammation
09:35 ​Actionable Steps to Improve Gut and Mental Health
10:53 ​Recap

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