How your diet affects your mood

They say you are what you eat, but exciting new research suggests otherwise: You feel what you eat. Scientists are focusing on psychobiotics, a type of bacteria found in certain foods that can produce and deliver important chemicals like serotonin to the brain. Their findings could mean a whole new approach to treating mental health issues, including depression and anxiety.

Psychobiotics are a subset of probiotics, bacteria that have made headlines in the last few years for aiding digestion and boosting the immune system. Today you can buy probiotic-rich yogurt, juice and even chocolate bars. Now it appears that some of these probiotics may also have a meaningful impact on mood disorders.

If you’re looking for a good probiotic, we’re happy to help you choose the right one for your body. Whether you have chronic upper respiratory infections, irritable bowel symptoms, chronic urinary tract infections, regular bloating or constipation, or are just looking to strengthen your health, the types and amount of bacteria in your probiotic will need to be different.

Source: Fox News

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