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    HAPPY GUT HAPPY MIND

    Sep 16, 2020 0 minutes

    Did you know that poor gut health can have an effect on your mental). ‘Increased levels of bacterial endotoxins (toxins bacteria produce which provoke an immune response) can affect behaviour and mood and increase anxiety levels,’ adds Rosie. ‘Up to 90 per cent of serotonin, our happiness hormone, is produced in the digestive system with this process controlled by gut bacteria. ‘Serotonin is made from tryptophan found in nuts, seeds, cheese, turkey and bananas. Dopamine, our pleasure neurotransmitter, is made from tyrosine, found in beef.’ Try to eat lean protein (chicken and fish) and plenty of leafy green veg.

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