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Feeding gut microbes to nourish the brain: unravelling the diet–microbiota–gut–brain axis
Poor eating habits are a major contributing factor to the rising prevalence of brain illnesses, particularly stress-related neuropsychiatric ailments and those involving cognitive impairment. Conversely, a nutritious diet improves mood and cognitive function. Recently, the gut-brain axis, which involves communication between the gastrointestinal microorganisms and the brain, has emerged as a potential target for improving brain health. Dietary variables greatly impact gut microbiota makeup and function, which in turn affect gut-brain signaling. Schneider et al. (2024) suggest the presence of a diet–microbiota–gut–brain axis that promotes general health and well-being to represent the relationship between nutrition, gut microbiota, and brain function. In this review, the authors provide an in-depth look at how diet interacts with gut microbiota to affect cognition and emotional health. The review also discusses key diet-related effects on gut microbiota that contribute to the development, prevention, and management of neuropsychiatric disorders. The diet–microbiota–gut–brain axis presents a new frontier for diagnosing and treating brain health across the lifespan. [NPID: Brain disorders, neuropsychiatric conditions, cognitive dysfunction, gut-brain axis, gut microbiota, diet, mood, cognitive performance, emotional functioning, brain health]
Year: 2024
