Ephi Lu

Microbial Diversity

Microbial diversity measures the variety of species in the gut microbiota. Higher diversity indicates a healthy microbiota because it contains a diverse range of…

MGBA Cross-Talk

‘Cross-talk’ refers to the bi-directional communication between the gut, its microbiome, and the brain through intricate neuro-immuno-endocrine communication pathways. MGBA cross-talk facilitates many functions,…

Memory

In general, memory refers to the retention of information. Multiple memory models have been developed within different disciplines. For the purposes of Nutritional Psychology,…

Memory Retrieval

Memory retrieval is the process of recalling or bringing stored information back into conscious awareness. It involves accessing previously encoded and stored memories, making…

Mental Health

Mental health is a state of emotional, psychological, and social well-being that influences our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors (Manwell et al., 2015).

Mental Illness

Mental illness is a health problem that impairs a person’s cognition, emotions, and behavior, such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, etc. (Malla et al., 2015).

Connections Between Food Additives and Psychiatric Disorders

Discover what the current research says about food additives and mental disorders such as depression and anxiety.

Balanced Diet Linked to Superior Brain Health and Cognitive Function, Study Finds

Keto Diet May Help Lower Cholesterol, Toxic Proteins in Alzheimer’s Disease

‘Ozempic Personality’: Why You May Not Act Like Yourself on Weight Loss Drugs

Statistical Analysis Highlights the Benefits of Mediterranean Diet on Emotional Well-Being

Roasted Green Tea, a Japanese Staple, Could Boost Cognitive Performance