Ephi Lu

Microbiota-derived metabolites

Microbiota-derived metabolites are the byproducts of gut microbiota that act as signaling molecules and are released during the digestion and fermentation of non-absorbable and…

Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis (MGBA)

The microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA) is a complex bidirectional communication network linking the gut microbiota, gastrointestinal system, and central nervous system through neural, endocrine, immune,…

Microglia

Microglia are specialized immune cells in the central nervous system (CNS) that function as the primary resident macrophages. They play a crucial role in…

Micronutrients

Micronutrients are essential nutrients that the body needs in smaller quantities than macronutrients (i.e., carbohydrates, proteins, and fats). These include vitamins and minerals crucial…

Mindful Eating

Mindful eating is an approach to food consumption that involves paying full attention to the sensory experience of eating and being present in the…

Microbial-derived-neurotransmitter synthesis

Microbial-derived-neurotransmitter synthesis is a process in which gut microbiota and its metabolites stimulate the synthesis and release of neurotransmitters from gut cells.

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