The surprisingly charming science of your gut | Giulia Enders

Ever wonder how we poop? Learn about the gut -- the system where digestion (and a whole lot more) happens -- as doctor and author Giulia Enders takes us inside the complex, fascinating science behind it, including its connection to mental health. It turns out, looking closer at something we might shy away from can leave us feeling more fearless and appreciative of ourselves.

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[TakeItEzzyLove]

She wrote a best selling book about this
It was number 1 for weeks and weeks in Germany
I'm very happy to see her giving a TEDx talk

[Robbyrool]

What this woman did took guts. Her book hit #1 but settled down at #2. Her competition tried to silence her but she wrecked ‘em. The info on the gut-brain connection is food for thought. Some may find it hard to swallow. But she made it very digestible.

[lgcseer]

Probably one of the best ted talks done in a very honest, humble and courageous way possible! Delightful indeed.

[npipkins]

She’s got an adorable way of presenting really good information no one talks about, while also making it interesting & easily digestible (pun intended!) for the average person.

[machiavellimadman]

I think her adorability made this topic easier to digest🤓

[libertarianpunk]

What a lovely, pleasant and smart woman

[loganhedberg]

Why haven't more people seen this.. Literally half way through I looked down and said "thank you, I love you" to my gut. This is so cool what the heck. But on a serious note, it's my understanding that the state of one's gut -- and how connected it is to our brain -- is inarguably crucial and important to consider when regarding one's mental health and/or general health.  "... people who have conditions like IBS or IBD, they have a higher risk of having anxiety or depression." I strongly feel that when somebody is ill, we need to evaluate various parts of their body -- primarily the gut -- before administering antibiotics or medications. Treat the root cause of the illness, not the symptoms. (:

[twistedrisk]

This 14 minute video taught me more about my condition than any GP or doctor could in the last 13 years. Although I wouldn’t change a thing because of the understanding and strength I have taught myself in order to cope, I wish this awareness of gut health and mental health was more known back then. Awesome work. I look forward to reading more of Giulia’s work.

[joshblair]

Read her book last year. Definitely recommended. Started me on my own personal journey of finding out foods and things I could do to help culture beneficial flora in my gut. My mood has become more consistent, my immunity to any bacterial infections had improved and ultimately my life had improved because of it. I also ate a highly processed diet until at least the age of 18 where I was hospitalized at least once a year with an infrequent illness/infection. So I have to thank Giulia for that and wish her all the best in her research going forward.

[LeonidasGGG]

They transplanted gut bacteria from a skinny rat to a fat one and vice-versa, and the skinny rat became fat and the fat one became skinny... That's how important gut bacteria is important to us.

[ryanhesmondhalgh]

Great talk, very accurate. 90% of serotonin production is in the digestive tract so if the environment in the gut is disrupted or damaged then it's very possible that serotonin production can be hindered, resulting in symptoms of depression/anxiety.

[lilblu]

I would be willing to be studied for a break through on the relationship between gut health and depression. I have had clinical depression and anxiety my whole life. I have also been obese and had digestion issues my whole life. This is very interesting to me. I have so much mental illness in my family and life and society just wants to throw a pill at the problem. It's refreshing to think that I might be able to medicate this with proper diet.

[havfaith]

Please more gut bacteria talks. Very interesting.

[marijabojadjievska]

This was educational and so amusing at the same time! 😂

[Wangari_Kinyanjui]

She just made the boring looking organ so interesting. Thank you Guilia, thank you TED!

[JasonAvronSamuels]

How did she just capture my attention so well...? She is amazing!

[Smirk]

Interesting, amusing and well presented.

[thzzzt]

12:50 "Our immune system needs the bad (bacteria) too so it knows what it's looking out for." --That was a gem.

[Anpeo]

Omg I thought it will be about our gut feeling. It wasn't. Was not disappointed tho.

[thiagoaragao]

That was so interesting! Please, more TED's about the human body