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The Mind-Gut Connection - Conversation Within Our Bodies

Offered By: University of California, Los Angeles via YouTube

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Health Care Courses Diet Courses Stress Courses Gut Microbiome Courses Serotonin Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the fascinating biological connection between the brain and digestive system in this 50-minute UCLA lecture by gastroenterologist Dr. Emeran Mayer. Delve into the current scientific understanding of the gut microbiome, its functions, and communication methods. Discover how diet impacts brain health, the role of serotonin in gut-brain interaction, and the effects of stress on digestive processes. Learn to interpret bodily signals and "listen to your gut" as Dr. Mayer discusses leaky gut syndrome, food addiction, and obesity. Gain insights into the rapidly evolving field of gut-brain research, including super principle component analysis and controlled clinical trials. Conclude with a Q&A session addressing treatment options and detoxification strategies for maintaining optimal gut health.

Syllabus

Introduction
Gut Microbiome
Gut Microbiome Functions
Gut Microbiome Communication
Gut Immune System
Diet and the Brain
Serotonin
Leaky gut
Stress and the gut
Rapidly evolving field
Mood an effect
Super principle component analysis
Controlled clinical trial
Summary
Epidemic proportions
Obesity
Food Addiction
Questions
Treatment
Gut Microbiomes
Detoxification


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UCLA Health

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