The Bacterium and the Brain
Publisher: Atlas Contact
How your gut bacteria influence your brain health
Summarizes innovative scientific research for the general public for the first time
Your gut bacteria are important for your immunity. We know this. But the fact that the health of our gut also affects the health of our brain is new knowledge that is currently the subject of pioneering research. One of the top researchers in the field is Iris Sommer. The Bacterium and the Brain gives a crystal clear explanation of how this works. For instance, how unbalanced intestinal flora disrupts the immune system and communication between brain cells, which leads to sub-optimal functioning of the brain. This means that processes in the gut affect common brain disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. Apart from being a very interesting discovery, this is also a hopeful insight. By following a healthy eating pattern, everyone can contribute to having a healthy gut and brain.
