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The Microbiome-Gut-Brain Axis in Psychiatric Disorder Treatments

Quick fact

The gut microbiome produces about 90% of the body's serotonin—a key neurotransmitter linked to mood—even though the brain's serotonin is separate, this production influences brain activity through signaling pathways.

Why this is interesting

You've probably heard 'you are what you eat,' but what if the bacteria in your gut are actually pulling the strings of your mood? Could changing your gut microbes become a new way to treat depression or anxiety?