Tag: Microbiome nutrition

Approximately 90% of the body’s serotonin, a crucial neurotransmitter for mood regulation, is produced in the gut and is influenced by the state of your gut microbiome. While you cannot directly feed your brain microbiome, you can significantly influence brain health and function by nourishing the trillions of microbes that reside in your gut.

Research shows populations consuming traditional high-fiber diets possess higher levels of the gut bacterium Prevotella, indicating its strong link to plant-based nutrition. Understanding what foods are high in Prevotella is key to nurturing a balanced microbiome rich in this carbohydrate-fermenting microbe.