Gut-Brain Axis

Probiotic Lowers Alzheimer’s Marker in Older Adults, Trial Finds
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Probiotic Lowers Alzheimer’s Marker in Older Adults, Trial Finds

Written by Partha Nandi, MD, FACP A daily probiotic that helps protect the aging brain sounds like a stretch, yet that’s close to what a new clinical trial out of South Korea reported. Among older adults with early cognitive decline, six months of a multistrain probiotic lowered a blood marker tied to Alzheimer’s and helped…

Your Gut Could Be Influencing OCD: What a New Study Means for Your Mental Health
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Your Gut Could Be Influencing OCD: What a New Study Means for Your Mental Health

When most people think of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), they think of a brain condition. Therapy and medication have long been the mainstays of care, and they continue to help many. But a large genetic study now suggests something new: certain gut bacteria may affect the risk of developing OCD. That means your digestive system and…

What is the Gut-Brain Axis? How It Affects Your Mood, Digestion, and Health

What is the Gut-Brain Axis? How It Affects Your Mood, Digestion, and Health

Ever heard the phrase “trust your gut”? Well, there’s actual science behind it. The gut-brain axis is the two-way communication system between your digestive system and your brain. This connection isn’t just about food digestion—it plays a huge role in how you feel, think, and function daily. It operates through a mix of neural, hormonal,…