The mindbodygreen Podcast 590: The science of dopamine, oxytocin, & serotonin | Neuroscientist Tj Power
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Serotonin Links to Gut Health
- 90% of serotonin is produced in the gut, requiring natural food for mood stability.
- Ultra-processed foods disrupt gut health and serotonin production, undermining mental health.
Prioritize Natural Foods and Phone Limits
- Emphasize natural foods over ultra-processed to support the microbiome and serotonin.
- Reducing processed food and phone addiction can greatly improve mental health.
Endorphins Require Physical Release
- Physical action releases endorphins that de-stress the brain during acute stress.
- Modern sedentary stress exposure without physical release traps stress and harms mental health.