Chronic inflammation in your gut can have far-reaching effects on your mental health:
- It can lead to increased permeability of the gut lining, often called "leaky gut"
- This allows toxins and partially digested food particles to enter your bloodstream
- Your immune system responds with increased inflammation throughout your body, including your brain
- Brain inflammation can disrupt the production and function of neurotransmitters
- This disruption can lead to mood swings, anxiety, depression, and cognitive issues
By reducing gut inflammation, you're not just improving your digestive health - you're protecting your mental wellbeing too.
When this axis is disrupted, it triggers a cascade of health issues that no amount of probiotics or green smoothies can fix alone.