“Most people don’t even know they have this in their guts,” says Brien Gulbransen,
Doctor of Physiology, College of Natural Sciences, University of Michigan

This is the surprising mind-gut connection they have revealed in a groundbreaking 2019 study published in the journal “National Geografic” that discovered how the gut microbiota can unlock hope for treatment-resistant depression.

The “second brain”: revealing the logic of the gut

A brain in the gut

Neurons are the best known cells of the nervous system, they are responsible for conducting electrical signals within it. Glia, on the other hand, are not electrically active, which has made it much more difficult for researchers to decipher what their function is. Thus, one of the main theories postulates that glial cells provide passive support to neurons.

A brave man who worked for over 20 years and found his way to healing, knew that gut microbiota could influence mood and brain function.

After conducting several studies, the researchers decided to try something innovative: they performed the first fecal microbiota transplant.

In this procedure, feces were taken from a healthy donor and transferred to the patient’s gut to restore the diversity of their microbiota.

After the microbiota transplant, the patient experienced a significant improvement in his symptoms of depression.
It reported a reduction in feelings of sadness and anxiety, an increase in energy, and greater mental clarity.
This case study is a promising example of how gut microbiota balance can influence mental health.

It’s time to listen to your gut!

The future of mental health is connected to your gut!