How the gut microbiome affects mood
February 10, 2021
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Over two thousand years ago, Hippocrates famously declared that all disease begins in the gut. Although I do not aggressively start wiping out potential pathogens with large doses of antimicrobials straight off the bat with my patients, I always start by correcting nutrient assimilation, optimizing immune stability, and supporting proper digestive function. As clinicians, we must understand some of the mechanisms behind how the microbiome is able to modify brain function, so we can effectively…
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