Anxiety, depression and stress: three words that cause fear and are increasingly present in the lives of Brazilians. Although these conditions have a unique motivation for each person, they are all linked to neurotransmitter problems.
Studying this element, Brazilian scientists discovered the connection between the brain and other parts of the body, which may be the key to treating these cases. In this article, we will address a little more about the mysteries of the mind and what are the most recent discoveries in this field of research. Are you curious about this subject? So, check out this article in full and stay inside. Good reading!
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Human body: the perfect machine
Anyone who thinks that an organ has influence on just one part of the body is wrong. The human body is extremely complex, and cases that seem completely unrelated at first glance may be correlated. This is the case of the Digestive System, which, during its performance, has an impact on other parts of the body, such as the brain. Thus, it is possible to say that the health of the Nervous System deeply depends on the proper functioning of the Digestive System.
How does the digestive system influence the brain?
In the Digestive System, especially in the intestine, there is a super interesting element: the microbiota, a set of bacteria beneficial to health. The problem is that when this microbiota is not working perfectly, it generates inflammation in the body, which ends up stimulating the body to fight it. Thus, this becomes the focus of the brain, destabilizing essential transmitters such as serotonin, responsible for the well-being of the individual. Thus, the lack of serotonin leads to frequent mood swings linked to stress and anxiety issues.
How to improve the functioning of the microbiota?
If you feel that your microbiota is facing problems, or if you want to prevent them, it is quite simple to resolve this issue. For this, it is enough to increase the consumption of psychobiotics, products rich in bacteria good for the microbiota. See some examples below:
- yogurt;
- litter;
- kefir;
- banana;
- garlic;
- artichoke.
With a balanced consumption of these foods and the practice of physical exercises, your body will gradually begin to feel the positive effects of these measures.