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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,…

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…

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.

Microbiome

The terms “micro” and “biome” are derived from Ancient Greek, where “micro” means small and “biome” means life (Berg et al., 2020). The microbiome…

Microbiota Gut-Brain Axis–Diet Mental Health Relationship (MGBA-DMHR)

The network of interconnected biological systems within the body that facilitate the bidirectional communication between the gastrointestinal tract and the brain influences all elements…

Microbiota

Microbiota refers to all of the microorganisms (e.g., bacteria, viruses, and fungi) found in a specific environment, and its diversity (i.e., variety) differs from…

Changing Your Diet Can Help Tamp Down Depression, Boost Mood

Diet, Gut Microbes Affect Effectiveness of Cancer Treatment, Research Reveals

More Evidence Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Health Harms

People who eat lots of ultra-processed foods are more likely to develop heart disease and to die sooner than those who stick with foods…

The Link Between Food and Mental Health

Simple Sugars Wipe Out Beneficial Gut Bugs

Eating Green Veggies Improves Immune Defenses