▲ 462 ▼ YSK that your gut is connected to your brain. Bacterias in your gut can naturally create serotonin and dopamine. If you have happy gut bacterias, you will feel happier (lifestylemedicine.stanford.edu) submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by Valiscian@lemmy.world to c/youshouldknow@lemmy.world 114 comments fedilink hide all child comments The Way to Better Mental Health May Go Through Your Stomach https://bcmp.hms.harvard.edu/news/getting-how-gut-bacterias-connection-depression https://magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2021/gut-microbiome-and-brain
[–] peopleproblems@lemmy.world 14 points 7 months ago (1 child) Most of the neurotransmitters can't. That's like one of the things the blood brain barrier does - keeps the chemicals IN the brain as well. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] olafurp@lemmy.world 6 points 7 months ago Fun exception is endocannabinoids, giving you a runners high when running. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] olafurp@lemmy.world 6 points 7 months ago Fun exception is endocannabinoids, giving you a runners high when running. permalink fedilink source parent