The gut-brain axis: Grow your gut, Expand your mind | Omar Koussa | TEDxUniversityofBalamand

We all know that the food we eat daily can affect our mood and psychological well-being. However, what if the choice of our food depends on tiny microorganisms inside our bodies?

[pashaniane]

Taking antibiotics really messed up my mood for many years. It's crazy how the gut-brain axis works! 95% of our serotonin is stored in our gut. After stopping antibiotics and taking probiotics, I rarely get anxious, or depressed, or moody. Oh, and did I mention, my relationships have gotten so much better!

[hoakaleihina]

Mental, physical and emotional wellness connecting the gut to our two brains to obtain optimal health! Body, mind & microbiome.

[OGUNBUNMIMICHAEL-dneu]

Words can't express my gratitude for all you've done and will continue to do Dr pius! you are truly an amazing and dedicated doctor. Keep saving life my doctor?

[Bazza]

Also, a lot of exercise like walking a few kilometers or miles every day for 6 weeks will help your gut biome. Also, meditating will help your gut biome. Eating a varied diet of vegetables can help (but avoid high FODMAP and high histamine (if you're experiencing that problem). Also, consume good probiotic brands and prebiotics. Take some fiber but gently. I consume ground flaxseed, sunflowers mixed in hot water and then add some chia to it and stir, and I add some stevia for flavor, so I do start my day with fiber. I also avoid gluten as much as I can, though I love, love bread.

[dnd]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼The diet changes also benefitted my 12 years old debilitating Rheumatoid Arthritis, which medicines could not do for years. So yes, add one more - Chronic inflammation.

[itscarmelladeeb]

Very interesting, and another reason to watch out for the food we're eating, not only for our overall health, but even forbour mental health. It's weird how the microbiome could be at the base of all of this.
Plus, after this video, I'm so glad i eat so many fibers😂 thanks Omar, round of applause 👏

[davidsp]

This needs millions views. Thank you!!!

[withinsanityy]

Why is this flagged? I am a scientist in the field, and nothing here is a false claim.

[jadkadouh]

Very deep and logical explanation really bro

[peacemac]

Kombucha (unpasteurized from a reputable source) is a nice trick to helping out your gut biome as well!

[refiloeisrael]

Very interesting indeed. In fact, the 10x microbial to human cells is an old estimation of the 1970s, recent studies have reduced that ratio to 3:1 (bacterial to human cell) and 1.3:1. What's more interesting is the new field of study looking into how our gut microbiome affects the functioning of our brains.

[janycebrown]

I wish I knew who my FMT donor was! Its been 3 weeks and I am grateful that I feel amazing!

[daliazawil]

Amazing talk! What a brilliant way if presenting this topic

[gauravbhandari]

Great sir Lots of new things to learn 👏🏻

[michellelovesmusic]

Thank you 🌸 Have always been interested in gut health 🌸 Great to have videos like yours to watch 🌸

[PierreLaBaguette]

I don't understand why this video got flagged. I watched many not flagged TED talks about gut biome and this one is a mild summary of all I've seen.

[bgbell]

I always feel better after eating the typical balanced meal with a big serving of protein. I feel better physically and mentally.

[markdemell]

People have been talking about the gut brain connection since 1497 according to my research.Alessandro Benedetti is one, Leonardo Davinci wrote about the gut but those papers were never published.

[jasonsfamilyandfriendsvide]

The term Whole grains have Ben hyjacked by the food industry. It's is difficult to find true whole grains without addition of sugars and starches. Fibre for sure to be sort without the food industry version of wholegrain.

[louisaccardi]

English is a difficult language and Omar did a good job speaking.