Hey guys, this series is on a topic that I find fascinating in human health – you guessed it, the human micro biome which is made out of the 3lbs or 1.25kg of bacteria that live in our gut, our mouth & nose and on our skin. 100 trillion bacterial cells of 1000’s of species that we are now finding can have an effect on our digestive, immune and nervous systems, as well as our brain, our moods, and our food cravings.
Fermented foods have been an important part of ancient cultures’ diets for centuries. Some of us will remember having grandmas who fermented vegetables in jars in the kitchen in order to avoid food waste and create delicious and nutritious food.
Now we’re starting to realise through modern research of the human micro biome the many health benefits that come from consuming live foods. If you’ve been to well4ever you’ll have heard the old kimchi, Β & kombucha talk, well now it’s time to explain why.
As this series takes shape you will hopefully start to see the picture as we put together a collection of some of the coolest articles and studies that we’ve read on this subject.
In the following article from Motherboard, Ian Chant explores the rising interest in the gut brain connection and the effects on anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions.
How Your Gut Controls Your Brain, Motherboard – Vice
“Mental health issues are notoriously complicated, with a huge number of variables, from genetic predispositions to environmental factors, impacting conditions like depression and anxiety. But a growing body of evidence suggests that one factor may have been long overlookedβthe connection between the health of the brain and the condition of the bacteria living in the gut.”
