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- Why do people stop eating when they feel unwell or worried about something?
- Are there any foods that help raise the body's serotonin levels naturally?
- What foods should be included in our daily menu to protect and enhance our mental health?
- When I'm anxious, I can't stop eating uncontrollably. What can I do?
- Can you recommend any snacks for those of us who binge eat due to anxiety?
- Do coffee and caffeine help us feel better, with more energy, or can they end up taking a toll on our mental state?
- Is eating sugar bad for the brain?
- What can I eat for breakfast to help me cope emotionally with a stressful job?
- What is the relationship between the microbiota and mental health?
- Are organic foods better for mental and emotional health?
- Are there nutritionists who specialize in mental health?
- Can the lives of people with ASD be improved through probiotics?
- Any strategies to follow when there is food selection?
- Are there any foods that should always be included in the diet of a child with autism?
- Can following a vegetarian diet long-term cause brain imbalances and increase the risk of depression?
- I have a delusional disorder from which I have recovered, and I am now stable and emotionally balanced. What foods do you recommend to prevent relapses?
- To what extent can diet help me recover when I relapse into depression?
- What role can nutrition play in addiction recovery?
What is the relationship between the microbiota and mental health?
Marina Llobet Garces
Dietitian nutritionist. Endocrinology Service. Diabetes Unit and Obesity Unit.
Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona
The gut microbiota directly influences the brain through the gut-brain axis. This axis connects the central nervous system to the digestive tract via neurological pathways, including the vagus nerve, as well as immunological and endocrine pathways, influencing cognition and behavior through neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and GABA.
To promote a healthy gut microbiota, ensure you consume fruits, vegetables, legumes, fermented foods, and nuts , and minimize your intake of sweeteners, ultra-processed foods, etc. Furthermore, digestive discomfort can create a state of ongoing unease that impairs concentration and sleep , increases fatigue and irritability, and ultimately hinders emotional well-being.
Anna Bach-Faig
NUTRALiSS Researcher. Director of the Master's Program in Healthy and Sustainable Food
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya
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Marina Llobet Garces
Dietitian nutritionist. Endocrinology Service. Diabetes Unit and Obesity Unit.
Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona