gut brain axis
These are what probiotics eat in order to produce neurotransmitters.
What are prebiotics/fibers?
Which macronutrient contains 9 calories per gram?
what is fat?
This mineral is important for muscle function and many people don’t get enough.
What is magnesium?
This habit helps people recognize hunger, fullness, cravings, and emotional triggers instead of eating on autopilot.
What is mindful eating?
The large U.S. foodborne illness outbreak making headlines this summer has been linked primarily to what parasite?
What is Cyclospora?
This nerve is the main communication highway between your gut and your brain.
What is the vagus nerve?
Experts recommend eating about this many grams of fiber each day.
What is 30 grams?
Vegans should pay special attention to getting enough of this vitamin.
What is b12?
A healthy lifestyle plan should be this because everyone has different needs, schedules, cultures, preferences, and health goals.
What is individualized/personalized?
This protected title by a nutrition expert indicates they are licensed in there field.
What is a dietician?
Eating a wide variety of colorful fruits and vegetables (30 types per week) helps increase this in your gut.
What is microbial diversity?
Some pre-workout supplements provide more than 400 mg of this stimulant in a single serving.
What is caffeine?
Those who suffer from alcoholism often are deficient in this vitamin which can cause the brain to malfunction.
What is thiamine/b1?
For most healthy adults, this is a quick way to check hydration status without using a calculator or app.
What is checking your urine color?
Unlike prescription medications, dietary supplements do not require this before being sold in the United States
What is FDA premarket approval?
This neurotransmitter is famous for happiness, but most of it is produced in the gut.
What is serotonin?
According to the 2026 Dietary Guidelines, this food group moved to the top of the new food pyramid as the highest priority.
What is protein?
Long-term use of this common class of over-the-counter medications can reduce the absorption of vitamin B12, magnesium, calcium, and iron.
What are proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)?
Taking many supplements at once can increase the risk of this, including changing how medications work or causing too much of a nutrient.
What are drug interactions (or supplement interactions)?
This hormone-based class of medications works partly by mimicking a gut hormone involved in blood sugar regulation, appetite, and digestion.
What are GLP-1 receptor agonists?
Which substances disrupt the gut microbiome frequently ?
What is alcohol? What are antibiotics? What is stress?
Research has linked high intake of these foods with increased risk of obesity, heart disease, and poorer overall diet quality.
What are ultra processed foods?
Low levels of this vitamin are commonly seen in people with depression and may contribute to fatigue, low mood, and cognitive changes.
What is vit d?
When choosing between organic and conventional produce, this factor is usually more important for overall health.
What is eating more fruits and vegetables?
This eating disorder is characterized by an unhealthy obsession with eating only “perfect,” “clean,” or “healthy” foods.
What is orthorexia (orthorexia nervosa)?