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Bugs, Bowels and Behavior: Story of Gut-Brain Connection

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According to the National Institutes of Health, there are sixty to seventy million people affected by digestive diseases in the United States. The old proverb tells us “you are what you eat,” and the latest science shows that this may be more true than we even thought. Diet has a profound effect on both physical and mental health. Featuring contributions from dozens of experts, this book will fascinate as you read about the intriguing world of bad bugs, cytokine storms, and the environment in your belly that influences your brain. From the microscopic world of Clostridium to the complex communities of biofilm, Bugs, Bowels, and Behavior emphasizes one simple fact: the gut is connected to the brain.

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Penelope ★★★★★

I’ve had stubborn digestive issues for years, and this book finally connected the dots between my gut and mood in a way nothing else has. The way it explains the science behind the NIH’s sixty to seventy million figure really made the scope of the problem feel real.

Ava ★★★★★

I picked this up after years of unexplained bloating and brain fog, and the chapters on how gut bacteria influence mood finally made the whole thing click. The sixty-to-seventy-million-people stat in the intro alone made me feel less alone.

Emily ★★★★★

The title grabbed me because I'd never connected my stomach issues to my mood swings. The chapters on how gut bacteria actually talk to the brain finally made the NIH stat about sixty to seventy million people feel personal rather than abstract. My whole family is getting this one for the holidays.