Gut Microbiota

• Gut Microbiota refers to the 100+ species of living microorganisms within the gut
• The population of microbiota can be affected by internal and external factors
• Gut Microbiota are involved in the production of some neurotransmitters
• Healthy Gut

  • Microbiota diversity and high population
  • Resistant to disturbance
  • Ability to recover to a stable state
• Gut Imbalance (Dysbiosis)

  • Changes in the production of neurotransmitters in the gut
  • Digestive disorders
  • Cognitive Functioning, Mood disturbance and mental health disorders
• You can manipulate gut Microbiota to promote improved interactions;

  • Use of probiotics
  • Healthy faecal microbiota transplants
  • Special Diets
• Manipulation of Gut Microbiota has shown to be beneficial in reducing the physiological stress responses and negative effects of stress
• stress can change an organisms microbiota composition