How the gut communicates with the brain

Today we’re looking at a novel way to improve our mental health.

If I’ve learnt anything from hosting this podcast, it’s just how interconnected all the systems in our body are. Nothing works in isolation, which means we often have to step back and look at the bigger picture if we want to improve a particular aspect of our health.

With this in mind, let’s shift our focus on mental health. Can we approach it from a different angle?

Harvard nutritional psychiatrist Dr. Uma Naidoo is here to explain the science behind the gut-brain axis, and how you can help one to help the other.

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📚Books by our ZOE Scientists

The Food For Life Cookbook

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Free resources from ZOE

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Gut Guide - For a Healthier Microbiome in Weeks 

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