HHHK 308: The Role of the Microbiota in Depression & Anxiety with Dr Jason Hawrelak

In today’s episode, we are joined by Jason Hawrelak, Naturopath, researcher and educator with special interests in the gastrointestinal microbiota, irritable bowel syndrome and the clinical applications of pre- and probiotics. Today we explore the incredibly fascinating topic of mental health and the microbiome. You will learn why we need to rethink the serotonin deficiency hypothesis of mental health, the role of a dysbiotic microbiome, yet the fact that there is not one distinct pattern observed in depressed individuals at this point in time, the impact of endotoxins, inflammation, key microbes including Alistipes and so much more. This conversation will change the way you view mental health and the research offers incredible hope for the management, and potentially treatment, of two extremely prevalent conditions experienced today.  

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