12 problems being caused by your GUT

Summary

スクリプトは、腸と脳の霧、体重増加、不安、疲劳、過敏症、低テストステロン、睡眠障害、肌の問題、うつ病、鼻の腫れ、ADHD、脱毛など、様々な健康問題の根源が腸にありますという主張を述べています。腸内細菌の増加や炎症が、これらの症状を引き起こす可能性があるため、腸の健康を改善することが重要です。

Takeaways

• 🧠 脳霧が原因不明の症状の1つであり、腸の細菌過剰繁殖が原因であること。
• 💊 抗生物質は脳霧の症状を抑えることができる研究結果がある。
• 📈 体重増加や肥満は腸の問題と関係しており、内臓障害を改善することで改善される可能性がある。
• 🍽️ 低FODMAP食やプロバイオティクスなどの介入が腸内の細菌構成を改善し、不安感を軽減する効果がある。
• 😓 ストレスや不安は腸の炎症によって引き起こされることがあるため、腸の健康を管理することが重要。
• 🏃‍♂️ 慢性疲劳や運動後の疲劳は腸の炎症や細菌過剰繁殖によるものであり、腸の健康に着目することが重要。
• 🌿 抗生物質の過剰使用は、子供の腸機能に悪影響を与え、アレルギーの発症リスクを高めることができる。
• 💪 男性ホルモンの低下も腸の健康に影響を与えることがあるため、腸の管理が重要である。
• 🌙 睡眠障害も腸の問題によって引き起こされることがあるため、腸の健康を改善することが効果的である。
• 👶 幼少期の抗生物質過剰使用は、将来の健康リスクにつながる可能性があるため、注意が必要。

Q & A

最初に述べられた「脳霧」とは何ですか？

脳霧とは、精神の明晰さや集中力が低下し、認知能力が低下している状態です。これは、腸内細菌の過剰繁殖による炎症が原因で起こります。

抗生物質が脳霧を改善する理由は何ですか？

抗生物質は腸内細菌の総量を減らし、腸機能を改善する効果があるため、脳霧を緩和することができます。

体重増加や肥満と腸にどのような関係がありますか？

体重増加や肥満は、腸の問題によって引き起こされる可能性があります。特に、腸内細菌の過剰繁殖や内臓周囲性抵抗が関係していることがわかっています。

不安や不安障害の改善に役立つ治療法は何ですか？

不安や不安障害の改善に役立つ治療法には、益菌質の摂取、低FODMAP食、腸内細菌のバランスを改善する食事などが含まれます。

慢性疲劳症候群と腸の関係は何ですか？

慢性疲劳症候群は、腸内炎症、細菌性の毒性、およびそれに伴う炎症によって引き起こされることがあります。これらの要因は、細胞内のミトコンドリアリアのエネルギー生成を妨害し、疲労を引き起こす可能性があります。

過剰な抗生物質使用が过敏を引き起こす理由は何ですか？

過剰な抗生物質使用は、腸内細菌のバランスを乱し、免疫系に影響を与えるため、过敏のリスクを高めます。腸内での炎症や細菌性の毒性も、过敏の発症に関与している可能性があります。

低テストステロンの原因として考えられる腸の問題は何ですか？

低テストステロンの原因として考えられる腸の問題には、腸内炎症や細菌性の毒性が含まれます。これらの要因は、男性ホルモンの生産を低下させる可能性があります。また、女性の性欲にも影響を与えることがあります。

腸の問題が睡眠障害を引き起こすメカニズムは何ですか？

腸の問題は、細菌性の繁殖や炎症を引き起こし、交感神経系を活性化することで、睡眠障害を引き起こす可能性があります。この状態では、夜中に目が覚めたり、呼吸が荒くなったりするなどの症状が現れることがあります。

腸と皮膚の問題の関係は何ですか？

腸と皮膚の問題は、腸皮膚軸という相互関係性に基づいています。腸内炎症や細菌性の毒性が皮膚の問題に影響を与えることが報告されています。例えば、乾痩やニキビ、肌荒れなどの皮膚症状は、腸内状態に直接関係していることがわかっています。

うつ病と腸の関係性について説明してください。

うつ病は、腸内炎症や細菌性の毒性、インestinal permeabilityの増加に関連していることがわかっています。これらの要因は、ストレスや炎症を引き起こし、うつ病の原因となる可能性があります。また、セロトニンという神経伝達物質も、うつ病の原因となっていることが知られています。

慢性的な鼻の腫れや粘膜とは腸にどのような関係がありますか？

慢性的な鼻の腫れや粘膜は、腸内炎症やインestinal permeabilityの増加に関連していることが示されています。これらの症状は、細菌性の炎症や腸内細菌のバランスが不良な結果として起こることがあります。

注意欠陥・多動性障害（ADHD）と腸の関係性について説明してください。

ADHDは、多動性、注意力不足、衝動的な行動などの症状が特徴的で、腸内炎症やインestinal permeabilityの増加との関係が指摘されています。これらの症状は、腸内細菌のバランスが不良な結果として起こることがあります。

腸の問題が髪の成長に与える影響について説明してください。

腸の問題は、全身的な炎症を引き起こすことがあり、これにより髪の毛細胞の成長に影響を与えることがあります。腸内炎症や細菌性の毒性が改善されることで、髪の成長を促進する可能性があります。

Outlines

00:00

🧠 大腸と脳の関係性

この段落では、大腸の状況が脳に影響を与える方法について説明されています。特に、抗生物質が脳の朦昽感（brain fog）を引き起こすことについて述べられており、これは大腸の細菌が炎症を引き起こすことからです。炎症はエネルギーの生成を妨げ、認知機能の低下につながるためです。また、細菌から生成される乳動酸という神経毒素がこれらの症状を引き起こすことが示されています。

05:01

💃 体重増加と消化管の問題

この段落では、体重増加や肥満、不安、慢性疲劳、消化管の炎症や細菌の毒素がエネルギー生成を阻害し、睡眠障害を引き起こすことについて説明されています。特に、消化管の渗透性（leaky gut）や細菌の内毒素が体内への炎症を引き起こし、様々な症状につながる様子が詳細に描かれています。

10:02

😓 ストレスや不安と大腸の関係性

この段落では、ストレスや不安が大腸の炎症によって引き起こされる可能性があることが説明されています。Serotoninというホルモンが大腸の炎症を引き起こすことで、ストレス反応を引き起こすだけでなく、気分に直接影響を与えることが述べられています。また、消化管問題を改善するプロバイオティクスや低FODMAP食が不安の症状を改善できることも触れられています。

15:02

😴 睡眠障害と大腸の健康

この段落では、大腸の健康が睡眠の質にどのように影響を与えるかが説明されています。消化管の炎症や細菌の成長が交感神経系を活性化し、睡眠の障害を引き起こすことが述べられています。また、抗生物質が睡眠障害を改善する効果があることが示されており、これは大腸の健康に焦点を当てることが重要であることを強調しています。

🌿 消化管問題と皮膚疾患

この段落では、消化管の問題が様々な皮膚疾患につながる方法について説明されています。特に、消化管の炎症や渗透性が皮膚の疾患如きpsoriasis、eczema、acne、dandruffに影響を与えることが強調されています。また、消化管の問題を改善することで皮膚の状態が改善する可能性があることが示されています。

😞 消化管問題と精神的苦痛

この段落では、消化管の問題がうつ病やストレス、慢性疲労、鼻の腫れ、ADHD、脱毛などの精神的苦痛につながる可能性があることが説明されています。消化管の問題が体内の炎症やストレスを増大させること、そしてセロトニンやドーパミンなどの神経伝達物質のバランスを乱すことが、様々な精神的苦痛の原因となることが述べられています。

Keywords

💡gut bacteria

The gut bacteria refer to the diverse microbial community that resides in the human digestive tract. In the video, it is emphasized that an imbalance in these bacteria, also known as gut dysbiosis, can lead to a variety of health issues such as brain fog, weight gain, and anxiety. The speaker mentions that improving gut function by lowering the total amount of bacteria can alleviate symptoms, highlighting the importance of a balanced gut microbiome for overall health.

💡brain fog

Brain fog is a term used to describe a sensation of mental cloudiness or lack of clarity, which can manifest as poor focus, forgetfulness, and a general feeling of being 'not all there.' In the context of the video, brain fog is presented as a symptom that can be caused by an imbalance of gut bacteria, specifically due to inflammation and the production of neurotoxins like lactic acid.

💡weight gain

Weight gain or obesity is a health condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of body fat to the extent that it impacts health. In the video, it is suggested that weight gain can be associated with gut issues, particularly those related to bacterial imbalances and inflammation. The speaker explains that endotoxins and increased serotonin production, both linked to gut health, can lead to obesity and insulin resistance.

💡anxiety

Anxiety is a mental health condition characterized by feelings of worry, tension, or nervousness that are strong enough to interfere with daily activities. The video connects anxiety to gut health, explaining that gut inflammation and the resulting release of serotonin can activate the body's stress response system, known as the HPA axis, leading to anxiety. Additionally, the speaker mentions that gut irritation can activate the sympathetic nervous system, which is associated with the fight or flight response and symptoms of anxiety.

💡fatigue

Fatigue is a feeling of extreme tiredness or exhaustion that is often chronic and not relieved by rest. In the video, chronic fatigue syndrome is linked to gut health, with the speaker explaining that inflammation and gut bacterial toxicity can disrupt energy production within cells, leading to a type of fatigue that is not alleviated by sleep. This connection is attributed to the impact of gut inflammation on the mitochondria, the cellular components responsible for energy generation.

💡allergies

Allergies are hypersensitive immune responses to substances that are typically harmless for most people. In the video, the overprescription of antibiotics in childhood is discussed as a factor that can disturb gut development and function, leading to an increased risk of developing allergies. This is because the immune system, including mast cells that secrete histamine, largely resides in the gut, and an imbalance in gut bacteria can affect this immune response.

💡testosterone

Testosterone is a hormone that plays a key role in the development of male physical characteristics and the promotion of sexual function. In the video, it is suggested that low testosterone levels, which can result in symptoms like reduced voice depth, lack of assertiveness, and decreased libido, can be linked to gut health. The speaker explains that inflammation in the gut can reduce the production of androgens, including testosterone, affecting both men and women's health and cognitive function.

💡sleep

Sleep is a naturally occurring state of rest that is essential for health and well-being. The video discusses how gut irritation can affect sleep quality, with the speaker noting that people with gut issues may struggle with sleep disturbances such as waking up frequently or feeling unrefreshed. The connection is made through the influence of gut bacteria on the sympathetic nervous system, which can lead to the release of stress hormones that disrupt sleep.

💡skin issues

Skin issues refer to various conditions that affect the integumentary system, including psoriasis, eczema, acne, and dandruff. The video establishes a link between gut health and skin issues through the gut-skin axis, a concept that recognizes the bidirectional communication between the digestive and skin systems. Imbalances in gut bacteria and inflammation can manifest as skin problems, with the video mentioning specific cases of skin conditions improving with gut-focused interventions.

💡depression

Depression is a mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest in activities, and difficulty in carrying out daily tasks. In the video, depression is connected to gut health, with the speaker noting that individuals with depression often have markers of gut inflammation and dysbiosis. The video explains that stress and inflammation, both linked to gut health, are associated with depressive symptoms, and that serotonin, a neurotransmitter produced in excess in the gut, can contribute to this condition.

💡nasal congestion

Nasal congestion is a condition where the nasal passages become blocked, making it difficult to breathe through the nose. The video suggests that chronic nasal congestion can be linked to gut health, with individuals experiencing this symptom having a higher risk of developing irritable bowel syndrome. This connection is rooted in the concept that both conditions may be driven by bacterial inflammation and intestinal permeability.

💡ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. The video discusses ADHD in the context of gut health, noting that individuals with ADHD often have markers of intestinal permeability, which is thought to predict the symptoms of the disorder. The connection between ADHD and gut health is attributed to the dysfunction of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in attention and reward mechanisms.

💡hair loss

Hair loss is a condition where hair falls out or thins, potentially leading to baldness. In the video, hair loss is mentioned as a symptom that can be influenced by gut health. The speaker describes a case where a fecal transplant, which can alter gut bacterial composition and reduce inflammation, restored hair growth in individuals. This suggests that systemic inflammation driven by gut issues can impact the energy-intensive process of hair growth, leading to hair loss.

Highlights

Brain fog is a symptom driven by gut bacterial overgrowth, causing inflammation and poor cognition.

Antibiotics have been shown to stop symptoms of brain fog by lowering bacterial amounts in the gut and improving gut function.

Weight gain and obesity can be linked to gut problems, including inflammation and insulin resistance.

Endotoxin administration in animals can induce obesity and insulin resistance, demonstrating the gut's role in these conditions.

Anxiety can be alleviated by improving gut function through interventions like probiotics and low FODMAP diets.

Gut inflammation and serotonin can activate the HPA axis, driving anxiety and stress.

Fatigue, including chronic fatigue syndrome, is associated with intestinal permeability and gut bacterial toxicity.

Exercise-induced fatigue can be caused by acute intestinal permeability due to blood flow diversion during exercise.

Allergies have been linked to the overprescription of antibiotics in childhood, which affects gut development and immune system function.

Low testosterone can be a result of gut irritation and inflammation, affecting both men and women's health.

Poor sleep can be improved by addressing gut issues, as gut irritation can stimulate the sympathetic nervous system and disrupt rest.

Skin issues like psoriasis, eczema, acne, and dandruff are often rooted in gut problems and can be improved by addressing intestinal permeability and bacterial overgrowth.

Depression is associated with gut inflammation and dysbiosis, and serotonin's systemic effects can contribute to a depressed mood.

Constipation is a predictor of Parkinson's disease, linking poor gut health to dopamine deficits in the brain.

Chronic nasal congestion has been linked to an increased risk of developing irritable bowel syndrome, showing a connection between gut and respiratory issues.

ADHD is characterized by intestinal permeability, which predicts its symptoms independent of other factors.

Hair loss can be addressed by improving gut health, as systemic inflammation from the gut can impair hair follicle growth.

The gut is central to overall health, and addressing gut issues should be the primary focus for various health problems.

Transcripts

so the first symptom that is actually

being caused by your gut that you didn't

even realize is brain fog in fact

antibiotics in the medical research have

been shown to actually stop these

symptoms in my experience and talking to

other people this may in fact be the

best benefit the biggest benefit of

lowering the total amount of bacteria in

your gut and improving your gut function

brain fog is this sort of nondescript

lack of mental Clarity Focus it's like

poor cognition maybe your vision's a

little bit blurred and overall you're

just kind of distracted you're kind of

just not there you feel like you're in a

this can be driven by gut bacterial

overgrowth and this is because the

bacteria in your colon can actually

generate quite a bit of inflammation and

if you think about inflammation I mean

when was last time you were sick you

probably felt kind of crappy low energy

in general and it's kind of the same

thing going on here but instead of a

acute sort of inflammation you're

dealing with a chronic lowgrade

inflammation but it still impedes your

ability to generate energy and it can

cause these symptoms there's also a

compound called lactic acid which can be

produced from bacteria and this is a

known neurotoxin that can cause all of

these symptoms and it's been shown time

and time again in the research number

two is weight gain or obesity especially

if you feel like you just put on weight

no matter what you're eating there's a

good chance that it could reside in your

gut and this goes hand inand with

insulin resistance these can all

actually be driven by gut problems this

can be seen in experiments where they

give animals doses of endotoxin and if

you don't know endotoxin is basically a

piece of a bacteria which can drive

inflammation both in the intestine but

it can also mimic something called

intestinal permeability which is

essentially when the lining of your

intestine becomes permeable it becomes

leaky and things from the intestine can

actually leak to the opposite side and

become systemic issues so administering

animals endotoxin or increasing the

amount of Serotonin that's produced

peripherally again this is something

that is seen when you have gut problems

both of these can actually induce

obesity and insulin resistance these are

things that can actually lower your

resting metabolic rate so basically how

many calories you burn it's interesting

because most times we don't think about

something that's going on in our gut is

actually affecting how much energy we're

burning but it's actually one of the

Prime causes of these problems there's

even a term in the research called

infect obesity which is exactly like

what it sounds like basically when

bacteria are actually driving OB in

humans and a lot of this is driven

through the gut number three is anxiety

so actually things like probiotics low

FODMAP diets or other interventions that

can change the bacterial composition in

the gut and improve gut function can

actually also improve symptoms of

anxiety this is a huge one in my opinion

it's something I see all the time where

people have you know chronic anxiety and

they really can't figure out what's

going on but at the end of the day it

just comes down to there being some kind

of irritation or inflammation going on

in there intestine that's creating this

anxiety this is actually a huge problem

in my experience it's very very often

where people have non-descript anxiety

and they can't really figure out what's

going on but ultimately it comes down to

the fact that there's some kind of

irritation or inflammation going on in

their intestines which is causing the

systemic problem and there's a few key

reasons why this happens first of all

when you have gut inflammation you will

actually have a lot of Serotonin and

serotonin systemically actually

activates every single part of what's

known as the HPA axis so the

hypothalamus pituitary and adrenal axis

which is the quintessential system of

stress and that is a key driver of

anxiety because ultimately anxiety is

really just a condition of chronic

stress serotonin is also able to

upregulate something called parathyroid

hormone as well as another hormone

called prolactin and these are both

directly related to poor mood in general

but also anxiety then there's also the

fact that gut irritation from serotonin

in the gut can actually activate the

sympathetic nervous system so yes the

fight or flight response so your

adrenaline that feeling when your heart

is really pounding or you can't really

catch your breath that's your

sympathetic nervous system and a lot of

those things are actually associated

with anxiety and it's been shown that

people when they're having panic attacks

or when they have anxiety in general

tend to have higher levels of these

catamin so adrenaline and noradrenaline

and uncoincidentally people with IBS

also tend to have elevated catac colines

and then in general the systems of

inflammation and stress they always tend

to kind of go hand inand so stress can

cause inflammation and inflammation can

cause stress so this can really become a

vicious cycle and I truly believe that

in most cases targeting the gut first is

going to be your biggest lever number

four is fatigue so chronic fatigue

syndrome is consistently and strongly

associated with elevated levels of

intestinal permeability gut bacterial

toxicity and subsequent inflammation and

again this is because the inflammation

and serotonin disrupt the mitochondria

your ability to generate energy within

the cells and of course that can lead to

fatigue this is the type of fatigue

where it pains you to even think about

moving this is the type of fatigue that

no amount of sleep will ever cure this

is the type of fatigue that is

absolutely depilating and that I see so

many people dealing with and they don't

realize that it can actually start in

your gut so this is actually also true

of exercise induced fatigue so we often

think about exercise induced fatigue

being from either lactic acid or you

just you know you ran out of breath or

whatever the case may be but exercise

can actually acutely induce intestinal

permeability which we talked a little

bit about before and that's because

exercise can divert blood flow to

different areas of the body that need it

at that time but when that happens the

blood goes away from the intestines it

causes an acute amount of intestinal

permeability and then you can have all

types of components coming in from the

gut uh to systemic circulation which is

causing uh impaired energy production

inflammation all those things that we've

talked about so if you're the type of

person that can't tolerate even like a

little bit of exercise you just burn out

super quickly or get tired when other

people are like yo what is like wrong

with you it could be actually starting

in your gut okay so number five is

allergies this definitely starts in the

gut overprescription of antibiotics in

childhood actually disturbs the gut

development and function through a

number of different mechanisms and this

has been such a big problem over the

last probably 50 years because we've

started giving children tons and tons of

antibiotics when they're very very young

and susceptible to infection which has

prevented a lot of deaths but it's also

consequently altered a lot of people's

gut function going forward and that has

been consistently associated with the

risk of developing allergies so if you

look over the last 50 years there's been

a lot more allergies than normal and a

big part of this is because 70% of your

immune system actually resides in your

gut and that includes the mass cells

there's tons of mass cells in your gut

and these mass cells are best known for

secreting histamine so if you take

something like Claritin or zertek for

your allergies well what that's doing is

it's blocking that histamine and a lot

of that can actually originate in the

gut okay so number six this is low

testosterone this is a big one this one

doesn't get talked about a lot as being

gut Centric but it definitely can be so

actually if you infuse male participants

and I wouldn't want to be one of these

guys but if you infuse male participants

acutely with that endotoxin so that

piece of a bacteria which is essentially

mimicking having lots of bacteria and

inflammation in your gut if you give

that to men it acutely slashes their

production of their androgens so for the

boys if your voice becomes lighter or

you become less assertive your gym

performance goes down your muscularity

declines your strength declines you have

low motivation you have poor libido or

you don't have morning wood things like

that it can definitely originate in your

gut and I see this actually a lot where

guys can't seem to figure out what's

going on they're like oh I'm lifting and

I'm I feel like I'm eating clean and I'm

doing all these things but you know my

testosterone is like in the 300s and a

lot of times it can actually be driven

by gut irritation but that does not

exclude women either because women need

testosterone for libido uh a lot of

women nowadays unfortunately suffer with

like estrogenic overload and

testosterone helps to balance that out

it's also very important for both sexes

in terms of cognition so if any of this

sounds like you whether you're a guy or

a girl you could have low testosterone

it could in fact be driven by your gut

and in fact markers of intestinal

permeability actually correlate with low

T directly as well as markers of

inflammation of course so when things

become inflamed in the gut they always

become inflamed systemically and when

that happens all of your systems start

to shut down so it's your brain it's

your liver it's your muscles and it's

definitely your gonads number seven this

is another very very common one number

seven is poor sleep again antibiotics

have been shown to actually help people

with poor sleep very rapidly you know

and it pains me to see people spending

tons of money on magnesium blue light

blockers you know they're listening to

different frequencies they're doing you

know different nighttime uh routines to

get better sleep and I'm not saying that

those things don't have value but a lot

of times you wouldn't need any of that

if you actually address your gut

irritation so this is something you can

definitely experience and and relate to

really I mean because if you think about

it like when was the last time you had a

stomach bug or something you definitely

couldn't like fall asleep right well if

you have a low level of that going on

all the time you might be able to sleep

but you might just not feel rested you

might wake up during the night you might

need to go and urinate uh you might wake

up and you be very thirsty all of those

things can actually be driven by

irritation in the gut and again this is

because the bacterial overgrowth or the

disbiosis and that can irritate the

lining of the intestine which triggers

inflammation that can stimulate the

sympathetic nervous system and that can

definitely wake you up in the middle of

the night it can cause you to wake up

and have that heart pounding or that oh

my God I'm I'm breathing really heavy

and just an unpleasant overall

experience so if you have any of these

symptoms or you just have an overt gut

problem or if you just want any sort of

help personally optimizing your health

and energy and your metabolism then you

should definitely check out prism we

have a whole team of practitioners and

we all work together to help out our

clients with various different issues

especially gut issues because it's so

sust stach to everything but yeah if

you're interested in getting some

personalized help I would definitely go

check out prism you can click the top

right of your screen here or the link

will be in the description so definitely

go check that out if this sounds like

you and you want some personal help okay

number eight skin issues there's a lot

of different skin issues that start in

the gut these are incredibly common and

the gut and the skin are always Linked

In the research there's this whole gut

skin axis that's talked about in the

research and it's because they're always

influencing each other

but most of the time the gut is

influencing the skin so the first skin

condition that has been consistently

associated with gut problems is

psoriasis this is linked to increased

intestinal permeability and it's also

directly tied the symptoms of digestive

discomfort so like reflux abdominal pain

and even diarrhea these are all directly

correlated with psoriasis so the next

skin condition is eczema or dry skin and

I actually had someone messaged me on

Twitter the other day saying that their

chronic eczema actually went away

completely within a week of using

glutamine and if you guys haven't seen

our video on glutamine I would

definitely check it out it's a very

powerful and cheap tool that you can use

to help alleviate a lot of these issues

especially that intestinal permeability

and inflammation so Studies have

actually shown that people with these

conditions have higher rates of

intestinal permeability so there's a

pretty clear link right there another

big one is acne and there's a reason

that acne is often treated with

antibiotics and I understand that a lot

of the antibiotics work systemically but

a lot of them also have a lot of their

key mechanisms of action by working in

the gut and correcting some of these

bacterial overgrowths and again this

often goes hand inand with intestinal

permeability and bacterial overgrowth

I'm sounding like a broken record now

but it really is such a pervasive issue

in everything and then finally another

big skin condition that most people

don't really think of as a skin

condition but dandruff so dandruff just

like dry skin is clearly linked to the

gut uh and it's actually been

successfully treated in certain

circumstances with probiotics that can

actually counteract a lot of this

disbiosis or bacterial overgrowth so

there's a pretty clear link right there

okay so number nine is depression yes

even depression very poor chronic

depression uh this is definitely

associated with the gut and it's

something that I think a lot of people

might underestimate because we often

think of depression as being this

problem in the brain and obviously

that's true in a lot of cases but a lot

of times it can boil down to an issue in

the gut so one study showed that people

that were depressed had every marker of

disbiosis and intestinal inflammation

elevated that means that everything that

they tested to see if they had gut

problems they had so in my experience

even personally this is one of the

clearest onetoone correlations that I've

seen like personally with myself but

also with clients that we work with and

this is a lot because stress and

inflammation are consistently tied with

depression and obviously we talked about

before how the gut can increase your

levels of inflammation and stress and

both of these things are consistently

associated with and known to drive

depressed mood because it's not just

localized to your gut if you're inflamed

in the gut it's a systemic problem and

the same thing goes for your stress

another big issue here that I touched on

briefly earlier is serotonin so

serotonin in the gut when it's produced

in excess not only contributes directly

to a lot of the symptoms of gut problems

so like nausea or bloating or constip or

diarrhea but it also has this systemic

effect where it actually tends to shut

down the amount of energy that you're

producing and this property of Serotonin

is actually strategically introduced in

animals that hibernate in order to lower

their core body temperature and lower

their energy expenditure so that they

can make it through the winter but if

you're a human being in modern society

you don't want to be in this weird state

of pseudo hybernation in fact that's

probably more often associated with

depression to go along with that

serotonin tends to put the brakes on

dopamine sort of at every level it kind

of stops your brain from being able to

produce dopamine and if you know

anything about dopamine it's all about

pleasure it's all about motivation so

serotonin is pretty much the antithesis

of that and it completely opposes the

synthesis of dopamine uh in the brain

and systemically and going along with

that other signs of low motivation can

also be traced back or low dopamine can

also be traced back to the gut so

constipation is actually one of the best

known predictors of Parkinson's disease

disas and the reason I'm bringing up

Parkinson's disease is because it's

actually characterized by a deficit of

dopamine in the brain so it's

interesting to see that it can actually

start in the gut from something that

most people don't even think about as

being this long-term problem in

constipation poor gut health and again

systemic inflammation it's a systemic

problem and it can definitely put the

brakes on your dopamine system

independently even of serotonin in the

brain this is a huge problem okay number

10 is chronic nasal congestion or mucus

and and this is a very interesting one

that people don't seem to often think

about but if you constantly have like

this like wet cough or you constantly

feel like you have a stuffy nose it can

definitely be from your gut in fact

people with this chronic nasal

congestion had a 17-fold risk of

developing irritable bowel syndrome down

the line both of these conditions are

actually rooted in bacterial driven

inflammation and intestinal permeability

once again number 11 is ADHD and this is

also characterized by a dopamine s of

dysfunction so everything that I said

about Parkinson's and depression in

terms of Serotonin and dopamine and

inflammation that all still applies but

even independently of that people with

ADHD tend to have markers of intestinal

permeability and it's actually this

permeability from the intestine that

tends to predict its symptoms okay and

number 12 and you're not really going to

believe this one but is actually hair

loss so there was one remarkable report

of someone getting a fecal transplant

which is basically as weird as it sounds

getting someone's feal material and

transplanting it to another individual

and this can actually have some pretty

cool gut protective Effects by reducing

inflammation and changing the bacterial

composition but this actually restored

hair growth into individuals who they

thought were never going to grow their

hair back and again this is because the

inflammation the systemic inflammation

that is driven from the intestine can

impair the growth of the hair follicle

hair and skin are very energy intensive

tissues because constantly turning over

they're constantly growing and they

constantly need this supply of energy

and when you have a problem going on in

your gut that tends to inhibit energy

metabolism systemically well it's not

really a coincidence that you'll end up

with hair and skin problems among other

things and with that I conclude my list

and I hope the moral of the story here

is that the gut is really the center of

your overall health it's so critical to

focus on First and if you don't focus on

that then you can get get yourself in a

situation where you're trying different

diets and different supplements and

different exercise routines but nothing

seems to really be actually getting to

the root cause of your problems I see

that so often where people are looking

in the wrong place maybe they're

thinking that they need something for

their brain or for their muscles or they

need to lose weight first but in

actuality the core of all their problems

is actually in their gut and again I

would just like to say that if you want

any help with these kinds of things

definitely go check out prism I work

with all these different practitioners

and it's really beautiful what we're

building there and we're already seeing

some major change with our clients so

it's really exciting and I really think

that we can help you guys out uh if

you're looking for something personal so

definitely go check that out and uh yeah

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