The Shocking Link Between Your Gut & Mental Health - Fix This For Longevity | Dr. Mark Hyman

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Our global mental health crisis is growing at an exponential rate, with over half a billion people suffering from depression and anxiety; it’s time we rethink our understanding of the underlying root causes of mental health challenges.
From treating thousands of patients, I’ve learned that depression is not in your head. It’s in your body. More specifically, your gut. When your gut is unhealthy and inflamed, your brain is unhealthy and inflamed. In Functional Medicine, we know that the gut and the brain are intimately connected and that the health of one directly influences the health of the other.
In today’s Health Bites episode, we’re diving into the gut-brain connection and sharing Functional Medicine tools to support your gut health and, as a result, your mood and mental health.
In this episode, I discuss:
Our global mental health crisis (2:45)
The gut-brain connection (4:18)
The story of Marks's broken brain (5:15)
Features of the gut-brain axis (8:57)
Gut hormones that send signals to your brain (10:06)
Role of the gut microbiota in mood and mental health (12:24)
How stress negatively impacts our gut microbiome (20:14)
The link between leaky gut and poor mental health (21:41)
The Functional Medicine approach to fixing the gut (25:56)
The 5R Program for fixing your gut health (30:09)
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[@thijsgeurts5003]

" Dont listen to the doctor, listen to your body. Your body's the smartest doctor in the room." Wonderful quote :)

[@ethereal369]

I wish more people were aware of the intrinsic connection between mind, body, spirit. Imbalance in one area deeply affects the rest.

[@timcepin3386]

Make functional medicine affordable to us!

[@deborahhenderson5219]

Speaking fast is a sign of intelligence. I love this man, I love his character especially when he does his little laugh while speaking. His bedside manor must be wonderful!!!!!

[@user-ev7qy3dm2i]

This should be presented slow enough for the common person to effectively absorb all of its brilliant, relevant components.

[@gwendawnseto2284]

Thank you Dr Hyman for your invaluable help to us all. I like delivery myself, but can i offer some help to anyone who thinks too fast ~ There are some dots top right and you can access settings and reduce speed by a quarter or even a half, you can even slow it down to a quarter speed if you want. I like it the way he does it myself. He’s such a good man giving us all this help and information for free. God bless him

[@TheDailySnipes]

Saw you on a podcast the other day and you've convinced me to change my life around. I will be ditching all processed foods and anything that comes in a package. Dairy as well. Healthy lean meats, proteins, vegetables will be my new lifestyle. Vitamins too. Lots of water and fasting 100%

[@danielareynoso.r]

AMAZING! I got so sick and dr just told me i had depression and anxiety! And i knew whit out knowing all this that the problem was in my gut ! ❤❤❤

[@user-ev7qy3dm2i]

Brilliant but Too much, and way Too fast for mere mortals like Fred Flintstone here. Retired senior Marine Officer with grad work in education and having directed a large medical project, directly participated in surgeries and 6x cancer, 37 ortho procedures and surgeries; and spent five (5) years on VA Advisory Board, this marvelous presentation should be done slowly in either 2-3 parts. Period. Thank you

[@michelemarie7777]

He's a New Yorker..they talk fast

[@drnicolebeaumont7884]

Magnificent 🎉Presentation thank you🎉

[@amelia2656]

Wow! That was some high speed presentation. Luckily I figured out how to follow the transcript so I could understand most of what was being said.

[@mkm2737]

Thank you Dr hyman

[@racq7_]

This is really good, just hope it's simplified, so it's easier to grasp.

[@EFF-Im-ARhal-ORB]

MultiThankYou … you are awesome 🎉🎉🎉

[@user-fe6bv9bb2s]

I love your information! Makes so much sense. I did have to rewind and look at the transcript because you do talk too fast for me to grasp some of the information!

[@user-xg4dk3ch6y]

I have known this for 2 years, when my stomach was totally destroyed and I afterwards got very very depressed. It is SO difficult to convince the doctor about this connection unfortunately. Which antifungal remedy will you recommend?

[@dianemurphy1403]

Thank you Dr Hyman, can you please have a podcast for bipolar I - nutrients, supplements, diet etc -hopefully psychotropic drugs can be greatly reduced. Can you recommend a clinic for functional medicine psychiatry? Thank you!

[@mikerothe3700]

Don't miss parasites causing a lot of issues also. Mental and physical

[@Anita-ji5hr]

Do you know a good natural treatment for parasites?

[@allison471]

​@@Anita-ji5hrDr. Darren Schmidt here on KZbin is a pro at ridding parasites.

[@psynurse]

I never have believed that parasites are that common in the USA but i still here people constantly talking about it. After spending my life working in multiple hospitals, doing ova and parasite studies I don't think I've ever seen anyone positive unless they were out of the country in unsanitary conditions.....or those who work a lot with animals/livestock

[@allison471]

@@psynurse are you kidding me?!

[@ethimself5064]

@@allison471 Good catch

[@mygoogle1482]

Huge issue in the modern day world, if you’re ill and feeling bad very very clearly it impacts your mood and behaviours. The largest body of research into the microbiome is being conducted by Tim spectre with Zoe. It seems v clear our modern diet designed by food and pharmacy research is killing us.

[@sancorn8032]

What a coincidence. I have been taking Enterogermina probiotics for the last two days for stomach pain, chest pain when swallowing and "nervous stomach". I feel like a different person! The stress is almost zero and my stomach is back to normal.

[@sancorn8032]

Thank you doctor| Excellent video and information.

[@Debbie-Savings]

@@sancorn8032 that’s awesome! How did you find this particular probiotic and decide to try it to see if it would help you feel better? I’ve tried 2 different kinds of probiotics and they didn’t help me at all. 😢I’ve had bad stomach pain and nausea for over a year now. I stay sick more than I don’t. I would give anything to be able to eat the way I used to and feel normal again. 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@sancorn8032]

@@Debbie-Savings A pediatrician friend in Peru recommended it. I never imagined it would help stress, but what a welcome “ side effect “.

[@Debbie-Savings]

@@sancorn8032 I think….I might have found it on Amazon. 🤔 So it comes in liquid form? How much and how long did your friend recommend you take it for? Thank you so much for replying to me and sorry I’m asking so many questions. 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@sancorn8032]

@@Debbie-Savings That’s great! Yes, it is liquid in tiny vials. Enterogermina 5 ml, 2000 million bacillus clausii , Sanofi, made in Italy. I am only taking one vial a day instead of the recommended 2/3 for adults and I can keep taking it as long as needed.

[@sgtaneja]

Fasting & right diet done smartly is the holy grail to many of these issues.

[@Deuce_Dufresne]

Exactly

[@jilldickson4352]

I have been so neglected by the gastroenterologist in GB as I was told to return when I had an ulcer and cancer. And a cocolonics doctor told me to fix my anxiety and he would fix my gut. 😢 I am really suffering now.

[@missliz5039]

Please watch AUTOPHAGY videos on KZbin explaining how AUTOPHAGY works and heals.

[@lizjamieson1929]

Where would we be without you Dr Hyman :)

[@Ruth-fe6gu]

Dr Hyman, please slow your presentation down a bit. It’s like it is sped up. (I’m an RN.) I would like to share the info with others, but I think they would be overwhelmed & not able to keep up. Thank you.

[@Anita-ji5hr]

They can stop, digest info and replay if needed. This is the beauty of recordings. He is who he is.....

[@Vorshays]

@@Anita-ji5hr If you watch closely, the video is heavily edited to remove all of his natural pauses. The result is a run-on feeling that is a little unnerving (even if only subliminally) and fatigues the viewer when the video is this long. This isn't how humans actually converse with one another.

[@Rbl7132]

You can adjust playback speed to .75... Tap on settings top right

[@Vorshays]

@@Rbl7132 that would sound even less natural :)

[@psynurse]

@@Vorshays not really. it doesn't affect the pitch

[@annavassar4955]

Could you please talk about Parkinson Disease . I saw how it affected my husband. He passed away from it. It would have been nice to have you talk about it.

[@republiccooper]

Thanks, Dr. Hyman!

[@musuyanguba4226]

The pancreas is always ignored but it plays a big part in gut health. When it comes to natural unprocessed foods and inflammation, its really about digestion. Gluten is not bad, but when you cannot digest the gluten protein, then it becomes a problem.

[@user-go9rq9ut8t]

Great 👍 information especially about mental illness connection

[@enosanderson203]

Good day Dr. Hyman. What can I do to reign in my wayward Autoimmune system which is causing my Vitiligio?

[@mayagiovani]

Which form of magnesium would be recommended for migraines? For example if I want to take about 3000mg, is magnesium citrate the best or a complex? Thank you 🙏🏼

[@niloohassas2918]

Dr. Hyman. Thank you! How can I find a functional doctor that takes insurance? I have multiple health issues including leaky gut but can't find a doctor in los angeles who takes insurance. It is unsustainable to see a doctor without insurance.

[@janetwilder6145]

What about Crohns disease? All your information is excellent but what kind of doctor would you recommend that would implement your recommendations?

[@allison471]

Hi Dr. Hyman, one of my local functional medicine Drs. that I send my daughter to & follow here on KZbin, says one of the biggest health crises they are seeing in office are all the "gut" issues in younger people due to toxic, poisoned food (Glyphosate) & lithium deficiencies are a huge problem with mental health right now!

[@ryanmolencamp9779]

Love your content...the editing is stimulating my sympathetic nervous system😊

[@angiebee598]

Do you lump actual corn and soy like tempeh, tofu, and edamame in with ultra processed substances that contain corn and soy?

[@tonyabowles4854]

Dr Mark.. I would love to hear a conversation interview with you and Dr Boz. Thank you for sharing your knowledge :)

[@colleenhaithcock216]

today I was going to listen to how my school system works with mentally challenged students..I think our school food is 'Crap" Your presentation is great! for me !!!!!!!!!! but like drinking out of a fire hose for folks who have no clue....There are schools and places working to have good nutrition. (please highlight them) ..Soooo looking at the reality of things like Coke funding Civil Rights groups and how difficult it is to get Soda off of Food Stamps... needs to be done without vilification .. but with now we know better we can do better.. .. The same with cereal.. a major industry in Michigan. How do we transform/reform the industrial complex while providing nutrition.... Your book on the Blood Sugar Solution saved my life I went from 180pound on 60 units of insulin to 120 pounds no med.!! Thank you..

[@mandybutler347]

He can you help me😢? I live in CT, in South Africa.

[@johnlucich5026]

I WATCH 8-10 Doctor-Podcasts-But- YOURS IS BEST as Pharmacy-Food-Based ! ?

[@johnlucich5026]

When I heard you have 3 Nutritionists on Practice staff-I KNEW I FOUND TRUTH ! ?

[@sarapiksit]

Cleveland Clinic in Ohio told my sister that probiotics were bad. I completely was disgusted with her Dr that told her this bs. Drs are constantly telling patients lies and prescribing pharmaceuticals

[@aahmonddelite690]

So how can I help a young man with A.L.S. caused by blunt forced trauma?

[@inquiringmind9595]

Check out Dr. Terry Wahl's protocol/book. She had MS,was in wheelchair.Started following Paleo. started modifying her diet.Dr.Hyman is awesome! Good luck.💖

[@user-oo8sn8wz1c]

Why do I keep thinking that this is John Stewart.

[@michelemarie7777]

What should I take for pre/ probiotics plese???

[@southafricangirl1698]

Both

[@sek4amk729]

So very true

[@Debbie-Savings]

Dr what exactly did you give the woman with OCD and the young girl you were talking about that healed them? That’s amazing! I wish you could cure my gut health issues. I’m so tired of my stomach hurting and being nauseated. 😞

[@gwendawnseto2284]

Hi Debbie, i think that drug bought about changes that you can cause by the recommendations made in the last few minutes of the video. Gut microbes then change every day until you are well if you are consistent in helping your gut heal. Hope your doctor has investigated your symptoms too. God bless you ❤

[@Debbie-Savings]

@@gwendawnseto2284 thank you for responding to me. My Dr just put me on Linzess but I hate taking it bc it’s not what I really need. I need a Dr like this one to help me. I need my stomach healed and the thought of living like this the rest of my life is too much! Something has got to help me?

[@sarapiksit]

Acromansia by Pendulem uses magnesium sterate which causes diahrrea which csuses anxiety in people with anxiety issues

[@southafricangirl1698]

Use Magnesium Citrate

[@brendabrenner2891]

Well stated.. need info on gut reset, sibo, gut dysbiosus.. western drschave no training in the gut, my PCP admitted this, long cov, long Lyme, mold injured, , it for info🙏❤️

[@SHABAZZTRIBE]

had an OAT test come back positive for p-cresol from clostridium overgrowth and supressed dopamine beta hydroxylase due to toxins , as a result low norepinephrine ... could you suggest a natural antibiotic that can be used instead of the suggested metrdiozole ?

[@Kaylee_94]

Dr Hyman is so fine 😆

[@MysticGuardian605]

Read “Change Your Diet Change Your Mind” by Dr Georgia Ede

[@tracythompson1692]

currently reading Super Gut

[@johnlucich5026]

Doctor; why don’t you Advocate for HERBAL CLEANSE & DETOXIFICATION ! ?

[@nouhadiab6775]

❤❤❤

[@erikeippel]

🥳💯👍🏼🤩💥🥰🌸🙏

[@carmenvega6729]

Need help with Parkinson’s

[@parisconstantinou8299]

three different healing strategies.....megadosages of fish oils....buy the book the omega 3 rx zone by dr barry sears,megadosages of organic extra virgin oil,(find the protocols at youtube),(several teaspoons daily),medical cannabis combined with cbd(all the phytocannabinoids though taken together),and a medical method called SCENAR!(invented in the ex soviet union.russia)here i just told you some of the most powerful healing methods in the world to improve parkinsons.(chronic systemic inflammation in the brain)oh and the zone diet!!oh and of course get rid of heavy metal toxicity.....best of luck!

[@MichaelSchill-ol1kv]

The editing cutting out every normal human speech is not natural and is hard to listen to. 😢

[@FredBerger11.11]

Maybe he will take your good advise.

[@margaretcordova3268]

With all respect Dr. Hyman but I can’t understand you. You talk too fast. Can you please slow down…

[@eoliverjdmba]

You can slow down the playback

[@vietnameseamericansocialpoliti]

🥰💘🤝🙏✍

[@mariah1439]

Oh my God your presentation is too long go straight to the point

[@VoiceoverMomentum]

Another repeat

[@DennisBolanos]

This is old news...

[@aakjoiu7685]

Я не понимаю по английски, но очень хочу слушать. Пожалуйста, подключите искусственный интеллект, так вас смогут услышать больше людей

[@southafricangirl1698]

Click on the top of this presentation, look for the cc, click on it and it writes out what he is saying

[@Ariella-mx3xq4cw6n]

Why are you talking so fast. It sounds as if you trying to beat fast talking record of JFK. Not pass on information to the public.

[@kbalandin]

Very poor presentation. Speaks too fast. Difficult to follow. Presentation/slides might help.

[@FredBerger11.11]

Go to your personal Dr and see if he will give you this much good info in 30 minutes. You can rewatch this video a couple times if necessary 👍🏼

[@eslom1489]

This was an excellent presentation at no cost. Let's be grateful! Just slow it down to your personal needs.

[@heavymetalenthusiast4231]

Apple, banana contain fructose. Oat, beans etc. contain high amount of carbs. And you recommend keto diet. I don’t get it. When i consume lots of fat (keto) i have never ending diarrhea… When i want to fix the gut, i have to end keto by consuming fructose and carbs. 🤷‍♂️

[@gm7304]

Mark Hyman supports R.F.K. jr. Look what happened to Dr. Oz for getting involved in politics.