76. Unlocking Gut Health: The Hidden Key to Mental Wellness

Is your gut the key to your mental health? In this episode, Gary Brecka delves deep into the microbiome, its powerful influence on mental health, and his 6 actionable steps to improve your gut health and transform your mental well-being. Discover why optimizing your gut health is essential for boosting your mood, enhancing cognition, and achieving overall mental wellness. Don’t miss this episode to uncover the secrets your gut has been holding—your mental health might depend on it! 00:00 Show Intro 01:02 What is a microbiome? 01:36 What is the gut-brain reaction? 02:17 Microbiome Affecting One’s Mental Health 02:45 Cognitive Function Linked to Gut Microbiome 03:08 Gut Microbiome’s Response to Chronic Stress 03:32 Roles of Probiotics and Prebiotics in Depression and Anxiety Treatments 04:36 Antibiotics Killing both Harmful and Beneficial Bacteria in the Gut 04:56 Chronic Stress’s Negative Impact on Gut Microbiome 05:06 Exercise Promoting Healthy Gut Microbiome 05:15 Sleep as the Foundational Cornerstone of Optimal Health 05:27 Actionable Steps to Improve Gut Health and Mental Well-Being: • Adapt a gut-friendly diet. • Consider probiotics and prebiotics. • Remember to manage stress. • Regularly exercise. • Develop a sleep-friendly environment. • Hydrate. 07:38 Outro Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU PLUNGE - Use code “Ultimate” for $150 off your order of the best cold plunge & sauna in the US: https://bit.ly/3yYE3vl BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/4cJdJE7 Watch “The Ultimate Human Podcast with Gary Brecka” every Tuesday and Thursday at 9AM ET on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Follow The Ultimate Human on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3VP9JuR Follow The Ultimate Human on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3XIusTX Follow The Ultimate Human on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Y5pPDJ Follow Gary Brecka on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs Follow Gary Brecka on TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo Follow Gary Brecka on Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@ultimatehumanpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@garybrecka Download the podcasts on all your favorite platforms: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices