Depression, the Gut Microbiome, and Vitamins

Depression, the Gut Microbiome, and Vitamins

Photo Credit: Illustration 68073404 © T.L.Furrer | Dreamstime.com Another great article by Dr. Christopher Palmer! Explore the science of how gut microbes may affect metabolism and mood. KEY POINTS The gut microbiome plays a role in depression. One possible mechanism...
AMPK in the gut-liver-brain axis

AMPK in the gut-liver-brain axis

Image: Summary of fndings. AMPK phosphorylation was lowered in the colon and hypothalamus after High Sugar High Fat (HSHF) intake Obesogenic diets (ODs) can affect AMPK activation in several sites as the colon, liver, and hypothalamus. OD intake can impair the...
Gut-liver-brain axis links

Gut-liver-brain axis links

Avenues within the gut-liver-brain axis linking chronic liver disease and symptoms Symptoms of fatigue, social withdrawal and mood disturbances are commonly encountered in patients with chronic liver disease and have a detrimental effect on patient quality of life....