The surprisingly charming science of your gut | Giulia Enders

[@l0g1cseer47]

Probably one of the best ted talks done in a very honest, humble and courageous way possible! Delightful indeed.

[@elizabethblackwell6242]

She rabitted on about herself and not the science of gut biology. Also, auto-immune is genetic, not about cleanliness.

[@oksanaulula]

@@elizabethblackwell6242 there are many possible triggers for starting autoimmune process. Such as: stress, leaky gut syndrome, excessive insolation, lack of sleep, parasites. Genetic is not the only one.

[@elizabethblackwell6242]

@@oksanaulula If that's the case, you'll have plenty of research to support your view. Could you cite it?

[@oksanaulula]

@@elizabethblackwell6242 I didn't make that up. Doctors in determining the possible trigger mechanism for each individual ask the question: what do you think could serve as an impetus to the beginning of the autoimmune process in you personally? Have you been under stress recently, have you received excessive solar irradiation, have you been tested for parasites, have you ever had such a thing in your relatives?

[@محمدموح-ر7ع]

Good

[@TakeItEzzyLove]

She wrote a best selling book about this It was number 1 for weeks and weeks in Germany I'm very happy to see her giving a TEDx talk

[@golpiramirzazadeh8792]

what is the name for the book?

[@jenjibur]

I just looked it up. It's called Gut.

[@MrPatvee]

Cool. I'll get it. Thanks

[@iloveamerica64]

Would have been better if it was number 2 😅

[@jannekezegt]

The title is actually pretty good. Since 'Gut' is German for 'good' :D

[@npipkins]

She’s got an adorable way of presenting really good information no one talks about, while also making it interesting & easily digestible (pun intended!) for the average person.

[@loganhedberg727]

Why haven't more people seen this.. Literally half way through I looked down and said "thank you, I love you" to my gut. This is so cool what the heck. But on a serious note, it's my understanding that the state of one's gut -- and how connected it is to our brain -- is inarguably crucial and important to consider when regarding one's mental health and/or general health. "... people who have conditions like IBS or IBD, they have a higher risk of having anxiety or depression." I strongly feel that when somebody is ill, we need to evaluate various parts of their body -- primarily the gut -- before administering antibiotics or medications. Treat the root cause of the illness, not the symptoms. (:

[@BetterMe981]

Logan... if only doctors would start thinking like that!

[@samantaray]

Totally! The quacks need to step back from antibiotics and learn more about things like kefir.

[@R0I3I3IE]

You think this talk was good... Check out her book! I bought it STRAIGHT AFTER I watched the talk and it doesn't disappoint. Also, I enjoyed the fact she was humble enough that she didn't feel the need to promote it.

[@georgejuniorkadoor576]

I'm suffering with IBS from last 3 years, and I have anxiety and depression too 😞

[@dreamingoftacos4388]

Yes, we all need to eat freshly washed fruits and veggies as our main dish with a fist size portion of fish or chicken as a side dish. But mostly focus on beans like lentils instead of meat for protein. Saurcrout and plain greek yogurt are excellent for your gut. Nuts and seeds too.

[@joshblair63]

Read her book last year. Definitely recommended. Started me on my own personal journey of finding out foods and things I could do to help culture beneficial flora in my gut. My mood has become more consistent, my immunity to any bacterial infections had improved and ultimately my life had improved because of it. I also ate a highly processed diet until at least the age of 18 where I was hospitalized at least once a year with an infrequent illness/infection. So I have to thank Giulia for that and wish her all the best in her research going forward.

[@mariatobe2205]

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[@jenjibur]

@Flavour Junction I just looked it up. It's called Gut.

[@sweetestmoments4496]

Thank you for the info. Will definitely buy the book

[@bvespertine]

Can you please share some of your findings? What foods do you recommend to help culture beneficial flora in your gut? Where can I go to learn more, as I assume her book does not give you actionable steps but more background science?

[@bvespertine]

@Ed Thanks.

[@twistedrisk]

This 14 minute video taught me more about my condition than any GP or doctor could in the last 13 years. Although I wouldn’t change a thing because of the understanding and strength I have taught myself in order to cope, I wish this awareness of gut health and mental health was more known back then. Awesome work. I look forward to reading more of Giulia’s work.

[@MrPradeeppreeti]

TwistedRisk yugrsazgyyiopp

[@allisond.46]

That's ironic.

[@iche9373]

go intermittend fasting

[@ryanhesmondhalgh391]

Great talk, very accurate. 90% of serotonin production is in the digestive tract so if the environment in the gut is disrupted or damaged then it's very possible that serotonin production can be hindered, resulting in symptoms of depression/anxiety.

[@klikbayt]

Ryan Hesmondhalgh Ah maybe that’s why I always have uncomfortable stomach and depression

[@Србомбоница86]

@@klikbayt oh for sure,digestive problems cause severe anxiety and viceversa

[@libertarianpunk8558]

What a lovely, pleasant and smart woman

[@ronnyjnr4398]

I want one Where do u find a person like that Im on my kneeeeeees

[@lilblu1990]

I would be willing to be studied for a break through on the relationship between gut health and depression. I have had clinical depression and anxiety my whole life. I have also been obese and had digestion issues my whole life. This is very interesting to me. I have so much mental illness in my family and life and society just wants to throw a pill at the problem. It's refreshing to think that I might be able to medicate this with proper diet.

[@stephaniers415]

Hi Samantha. A year later, how are you? Did you try to see if cleaner eating would help you? I had very bad mood swings and autoimmune disease, turned out it was a sugar intolerance and all I ate non stop was high processed carbs... Anyways.. Hope you are well!

[@andreamcintyre3755]

Samantha Rank ...Go you Samantha. You are so right. Yes our food is our medicine. Slowly but surely you can change your genes by what you feed yourself from here on in. How are you doing? I wish you the very best. ❤️🌺💃🏻🌺❤️ Keep studying and learning and the difficulties will keep melting away. We are all evolving together.

[@dharmistharana5927]

Try a vegan diet

[@hwalt8455]

Some books you can read are Depression Free Naturally, The Plant Paradox and last but not least A Mind of Your Own by Psychiatrist Kelly Brogan. I hope this finds you well.

[@samantaray]

Good on you Samantha don't give up you're in the right track. Get into Kefir if you can. Brilliant stuff. 'Chron's babe' gives a 101 on how to make. Very easy and so health giving. Lots of love on your healing journey xx

[@machiavellimadman]

I think her adorability made this topic easier to digest🤓

[@shicruisin7004]

digest, lol!

[@SonaliNayakshonalee03]

Loved her sense of humour and delivery of such a morose topic

[@captm9025]

Sid Sidney me lol l llAqdquiuoud

[@julianustabasco8228]

@Sid Sidney and HOT don't forget HOT

[@thatsjamieforya]

Just stumbled upon this awesome video and your terribly funny retort! Perfect! 🧡

[@kylec8015]

The graphics were excellent

[@charliehobson33]

Kyle C her sister does the illustrations

[@Kazakhwoman]

Kyle C 😂😂😂yes

[@llothar68]

@@charliehobson33 Her 3 year old sister 🤣😂

[@viruchamp]

@@charliehobson33 Jill Enders 👌🏼

[@JasonAvronSamuels]

How did she just capture my attention so well...? She is amazing!

[@Robbyrool]

What this woman did took guts. Her book hit #1 but settled down at #2. Her competition tried to silence her but she wrecked ‘em. The info on the gut-brain connection is food for thought. Some may find it hard to swallow. But she made it very digestible.

[@Grind24hours]

Great use of metaphors, dude😊

[@Grind24hours]

Testing testing

[@Hepad_]

See, TED? That's what we want!

[@yatish007]

Hepad Affirmative

[@blackcat5809]

she is amazing! she made a talk about guts sound artistically beautiful, and she is very very charismatic!!!

[@badboy10350]

Dr. Enders is so cute when she talks about the gut. Clearly she has a passion for this subject and clearly she is a massive benefit for mankind! Her use of humor for the gut makes you want to learn! You go girl!!!

[@The1stMachinist]

Very interesting talk. I had a stomach infection in my teens and my gut changed a lot after that. Different smells, no longer can have dairy, etc. I really don't know how healthy that is. The bacteria culture inside of you are really a big part people never think of.

[@mariatobe2205]

@ 12amoresmusicaismp4

[@Molly-te3qr]

How do you heal it ?

[@The1stMachinist]

@@Molly-te3qr my doctor told me that I would need to get a donor a close relative with the reasonably same diet in harvest their bacteria to rebuild mine. Expensive and disgusting. I don't see why they can't make a probiotic that's somewhat like it.

[@LeonidasGGG]

They transplanted gut bacteria from a skinny rat to a fat one and vice-versa, and the skinny rat became fat and the fat one became skinny... That's how important gut bacteria is important to us.

[@allisond.46]

The real question is what would happen if they reversed it.

[@eleanor4759]

Insane!

[@JillChristyGroup]

@@allisond.46 Oooh, that would be a fun experiment! I'm game for the Skinny Rat microbiome! Let's give it a human test.

[@Pete-qe6wn]

So much wisdom in this talk. I like her humble style.

[@Wangari_Kinyanjui]

She just made the boring looking organ so interesting. Thank you Guilia ,thank you TED!

[@thzzzt]

12:50 "Our immune system needs the bad (bacteria) too so it knows what it's looking out for." --That was a gem.

[@JillChristyGroup]

And so it can then build an arsenal of defense against those bad germs/viruses to be able to assist us later in life when we are exposed to the bad stuff again. The body is an amazingly incredible machine who's only job is to recreate itself over and over and over, cell by cell, human by human, preserving and protecting each and every cell.

[@christine.s.g]

Loved this so much! I wish more TED talks were like this one, informative, charming, and helpful.

[@kathiewalli8746]

WOW this is the best TED talk I’ve ever heard.....I’m looking at my gut in a different way.....Guilda your amazing ❤️

[@jasperyoung2466]

Wonderful talk which also has a philosophical takeaway: cleanliness is not about eliminating the “bad” as that is impossible to do, but cleanliness is balancing between bad and good. Also, the mind and the body might not be as distinct from each other as some people think, but a whole, unified organism working back and forth.

[@abdul2009]

She's so intelligent!

[@naturalkinkycurlymarie7496]

Very Well Educated.

[@smendes2004]

Why this comment? It seems that u are surprised by that fact. Why would you?

[@one.bliss.studio]

Such a treat to listen to her talk on the topic of gut (kinda ironic and surprising). She's an amazing storyteller and the facts about the science are intriguing. What an intelligent and creative person!

[@havfaith56]

Please more gut bacteria talks. Very interesting.

[@ai.codefather]

Did not that there is such a beautiful face behind the powerful book i have been reading currently. I pictured someone to be in late 40s or 50s. This talk will inspire me even more to complete the book. 😁

[@jadziadax5284]

Thank you, Giulia Enders (aka 'she', 'her'). I might be tempted to buy the book after having seen how well done this was.

[@thiagoaragao636]

That was so interesting! Please, more TED's about the human body

[@philomath1212]

I am so happy to watch n listen to her. I hv read her book twice... So well written and explained in layman terms

[@Edusoler]

Smart, intelligent, interesting, beautiful, and her soft sweet voice. Thank you Giulia!

[@Anpeo]

Omg I thought it will be about our gut feeling. It wasn't. Was not disappointed tho.

[@yadaKiKhula]

Anpeo same here :(

[@busTedOaS]

Actually, it was. What we call gut feeling is a result of the nerve tissue between gut and brain that she talked about.

[@smartcatcollarproject5699]

Yes, a few words beginning at 8:34 Edit : she even mentions the conscious/unconscious in her initial presentation in German (subtitles in FR/EN...) kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3fWhYaJbMaNa9E although it's still not about the intuitive gut feeling.

[@busTedOaS]

> "although it's still not about the intuitive gut feeling." Well, Enders suggests just that in her book! Scientific studies of this brain-gut connection are relatively recent and more knowledge is coming in. Intuition comes from our subconscious. The gut contains a lot of unconscious nervous tissue that as we now know is intimitely connected to our internal organs and brain. I think there is way much still to be learned here to say what constitutes our "intuitive gut feeling" and what doesn't!

[@smartcatcollarproject5699]

Much to be learned, but how ? Except for some brain mapping, decades of IRM, brain scanning, brain cell physiology and biochemical knowledge haven't enlighted us much on how consciousness and ideas work... ?

[@RS-vb5kn]

She is like a Eastern European Waverly Earp! Very informative and chipper way of sharing information that others may not want to discuss out of embarassment or shame

[@lochishaunkalu7007]

Love. She’s such a bright spirit. Love

[@linzhuo3099]

It is amazing that I came across her book in my local library, a version that is written in Chinese. As a medical student, her book is amazing and so interestingly written. Highly recommended

[@littlemisssunshine2931]

Very charming lady delivering fascinating information in an entertaining and funny way. Great talk, thanks for sharing Giulia. Your 'Gut' book is brilliant too.

[@amy7189]

I think Julia is just as charming as the subject she talked about, this was such a lovely presentation =)

[@marilynbara6330]

Giulia - Love your book, Love this talk - you’re giving us all a great gift, in so many ways: valuable, fresh information and valuable, fresh freedom to be more comfortable with ALL the uncomfortable parts of ourselves and to be curious and informed about those parts and how those parts fit and work together. So helpful and inspiring - Thank You!

[@gkmkgmkgm629]

wow..such a clean talk. very informative..brilliant analysis..funny graphics . right on point. I am sure we need more experts like her on GUT and Colon workings. I wish her break through findings in her career so that all of us humans gain good health from her achievements. I am fascinated to read her best selling book GUT.

[@Smirk75]

Interesting, amusing and well presented.

[@HosCreates]

This lady is intelligent funny and I could listen to a 1 hour lecture from her on gut health. 15 min was NOT enough!

[@Future_Pheonix]

I wondered about the connection between the gut and the brain in the past too, after looking it up and finding more than I thought I would, it made me look at mental health quite differently since.

[@philstudge276]

So clearly and profoundly illustrates the notion that how you move is more important than what you move.

[@kellsndudz]

She has a book on this. AMAZING and FULL of info. So good. Highly recommend.

[@javedhaware175]

Kelly Dudzik do you have it, i just wanted to ask that does this book have any information regarding piles or IBS

[@は私です彼の名前]

I was damged by too many constant antibiotics as a child. My gut microbiome was destroyed. Interestingly I was suicidal at the age of eight years old until a few years ago when I changed my diet. I am also spiritual and feel God dircted me to change. Now I only eat organic, lots of raw fruits and veggies and try to stay away from too many refined oils and refined carbs, sugar and avoid alchohol as much as possible. I also don’t eat meat or gluten. My life has literally changed 180. I am no longer suicidal and am grateful for life. This doctor is the future. She is totally correct. Science one day will prove it. If you are suicidal...Please consider changing your diet. If you are spiritual, seek guidance through Yeshua fromThe Most High. Best to all~

[@elicasey3967]

I am lost for words. Thank you for making a good life better.

[@devicetablet9305]

finally explains why I rush to junks when Im stressed. Thank you, Guilia. You are a sweet person.

[@linnerfors]

as someone growing up with ulcerative colitis and have gone through two surgeries i found this insanely fascinating

[@marijabojadjievska586]

This was educational and so amusing at the same time! 😂

[@kas___xx]

I love her book! it's in this style

[@HosCreates]

@@kas___xx what's her book called?! I want to read it!

[@imamea7946]

What do you love about her?

[@ViolinUke]

I really recommend her book, it's a fascinating description of how the gut works. I found it by chance on a bookstore a couple of years ago and loved it, very educational.

[@FrankVergara]

Thank you so much! it makes so much sense! yes, "gut feelings", the chemicals sent by our guts determines our mood, and then come our thoughts about our life situation to sustain a story that supports the mood we are feeling and thus, we create our reality from the sort of chemicals that depend on the bateria in out guts. Therefore, look after your guts, your happiness is in there, and the key to self-realization, it has been an enlightening talk indeed!

[@Ravi-hp5uh]

She's amazing, there's a big connection between gut and brain, gut brain came first, I'm grateful she highlighted this subject. Her book is excellent too

[@Corvus-fw2hr]

Yep, bought the book. This is genius. Mental health/ gut health connection is fascinating.

[@ДмитроЧухаленко]

One of the best presentations, that i saw! That was almost the theater monologue and science conference rolled into one!

[@moreseun]

one of the best talks yet, and there are many good ones! Yes she is attractive :) and charming but also the subject matter is presented in a concise, accessible way and backed up with science, humour and anecdotes. Well done!

[@OswaldDigestiveClinic]

Yes! Gut health can play a huge role with mental health. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@dreamingoftacos4388]

I suffer from schizophrenia but eat healthy foods to feed my gut. I feel the benefit to my thoughts

[@TheSgyro]

In the beginning, We all got that funny giggly feeling that happens during biology class 😁thanks!.. Really well done! The IBS n depression link seems very real.. I know certain people..

[@allisond.46]

Ah yes, IBS 'n' depression. I hear the Bad Luck Restaurant is serving it as a special. 😄

[@Erik-um7hq]

She has a very good signaling body language. The points she makes are in very good sync with how she moves her hands, very nice!

[@yoyoschmo1]

I know people are gonna say i wouldn’t say this if it were a man, but i would because I’m gay, but she is so beautiful and classy and adorable. I also think there is so much truth to what she said

[@loubainapeer6406]

Charming indeed in so many ways 😊 thank you each and every one involved in making these important information available 😍

[@DanielSvensson666]

This was a great talk, blending humor with science is a great way to get attention to the topic, doesn't hurt that she's easy on the eyes too.:)

[@davidmontano7927]

gracias mil gracias por dedicar tu tiempo e interes a esta parte de nuestro cuerpo la explicacion excelente

[@attheranch873]

A lovely person making an unlovely subject tolerable 👍👍👍 I’ve had depression and gut problems my whole life, so I just checked this book out of the library. Thanks for the info!

[@Sarod2023]

Her voice is so calming!

[@manofcarbon883]

Charming gut and a charming speaker. Good video.

[@Jerome...]

That title gave me so much hope for a good topic. It almost feels wrong to learn something from TED these days.

[@varindergill5125]

It was actually helpful! Especially the fact about having mood swinga in mornings is so relatable. Now i know why i feel bad after a long day and skipped meals. It's not just about hungry stomach; rather an angry stomach

[@OswaldDigestiveClinic]

Lots of great information and fun to watch! Keeping the gut healthy is so important for the entire body!

[@lifestyledons7245]

Extremely interesting. Fascinating, " 90% of communication from the gut to the brain" and the only example i can think of is "your full stop eating" lol

[@allisond.46]

What about "'Please fill me!' -Your Gut"?

[@blackmatter2769]

Wow,I learned a ton of new things! ...Thanks a million for sharing in such a humorous way!

[@drkittyrathod]

You have a lovely personality and the way you conducted the lecture was brilliant,Beautifully explained specially with the images.thankyou so much

[@nock3149]

She is an incredibly teacher, explained years of study in 14:03 minutes.

[@trikers471]

Great talk, more of these pleas.

[@MovingOndaisy]

Wonderfully informative and beautifully and charmingly conveyed. Thank you Gulia.

[@bogdan2551]

I just wanted to know where she was from but i ended up listening to the whole video...this girl is very very smart...

[@mclovin7375]

She is from Germany

[@Sara-ti7he]

This is my favorite TED talk ever! Thank you

[@Amphitera]

I highly recommend reading her book. Lots of useful info in there that you will find nowhere else.

[@Dulcesito]

Tan linda, es toda una maestra, su forma de enseñar es tan fuera de este mundo. La amo porqué me ayuda a sanarme 🥹

[@beatrixwright]

One of my fave ted talk ever. Brilliant!

[@MrPeterDawes]

This has been very helpful. I look forward to further research on the Gut and the bacteria which plays in its function. I know when I get constipated due to dehydration I get head aches, the connection is undeniable, so is the feeling of energy and vitality when I eat good wholesome foods against when I eat rubbish. Nutrition has been a voyage of discovery this year and I have learned a lot, but I would like to learn much more about the bacteria types and what they do. I've recently learned about soluble fibre called Inulin found in Bananas and Sweet potato do not affect my Ketosis as bacteria digest the simple sugars in this fibre and turn them into monounsaturated fats. Also, up until I started my diet I really did feel depressed, not suicidal but like the whole world was a weight around my neck, but now I feel so overwhelmingly optimistic and confident now I've cut out sugar, carbohydrates and lectin rich foods.Delightful presentation and look forward to any others Giulia will present in the future.

[@janinemiller9830]

Fascinating! Such great info about our relationship between the two brains.

[@MirandaDance]

So fascinating I've been interested in the correlations between but bacteria and mood especially after my bf was given strong antibiotics for h.pylori which resulted in heightened anxiety. First I thought it was a coincidence but more studies show it's possible. Our gut bacteria really makes us who we are

[@dreamingoftacos4388]

Feed your gut, improve your health

[@chocowaff]

She ate thaaaatttt. I learned soo much about the body in such a small amount of time

[@omarghulam6106]

Fantastic TED talk! Really informative. Great stuff

[@boblowney]

I can track any nervousness or anxiety feelings directly to a session of diarrhea shortly thereafter, and no warning that it will be diarrhea, no cramping or bloating, etc. Just a straight run through of stuff in my gut.

[@erickoontz6835]

The gut-brain axis is fascinating! Throwing this out: Could this axis have to do with the amount of violence (i.e. mass shootings) in the U.S. and the corresponding irresponsibility of American politicians? This is an honest question. The American diet in its most basic form is quite bad and unhealthy, and it is a society in which stress and pressure is constant. This leads me to ask if the gut is emotionally taking over, quite like the example Giulia gave of her colleague who committed suicide. She seems to imply that rash problems in the gut lead to rash responses.

[@PanicAttackRecovery]

Wow what a great talk! I loved her applying the philosophy of the gut, good and bad bacteria, to life in general (good and bad) Couldn't have asked for a better way to end a talk. L

[@marlieschrijver1612]

Wow, what a pleasure to listen to her!

[@debradunbar6160]

What an amazing funny teacher. I love this talk

[@phoebebaker1575]

Lovely, informative TED Talk, and I love the drawings! An animation of this talk would be a great educational tool!

[@AM-yu6ys]

Shes got a book out about this with lots of drawings that her sister did for her ;)

[@getwellbe]

Great video. Given that your gut microbiome impacts everything (as we explore in-depth in our gut health guide), regardless of whether your illness has any gut-related symptoms. from your immune system to your skin to your brain function to your digestion, and even your mood and mental health, it’s so important to eat foods that are beneficial for it. 🙏

[@victoriap2519]

Loved it!!! And when i started my intermittent fasting with 18/6 pattern or 20/4 pattern , i started again hearing my rumblings in the gut!! I guess bacterias were pile-uped before, and at the same time i know it, indeed, has nothing to do with feeling hunger and i love it :D

[@dreamingoftacos4388]

Yes, intermittent fasting is an excellent choice to make you feel better physically and mentally

[@murderhill1947]

A good start at discussing this topic. I see there are additional talks about the gut. Keep it up TED. Gut and Consciousness.

[@doblofiber992]

She also published a book called "Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ (Revised Edition)". It's at the same quality and was a pleasure to read.

[@javedhaware175]

Doblo Fiber does it have any information regarding piles or IBS

[@doblofiber992]

@@javedhaware175 I've read the german version (she is german), and she did write over both in it. I'm sure, she will have it in other translations.

[@fjellyo3261]

Lol I never thought Gulia Enders will show up on TED stage... Funny surprise!

[@jenmorricone4014]

Gulia thank you so much. I suffer from depression and if I must eat veg.and salads to control my mental health. Sugar literally makes me suicidal. My thoughts go whacky and depressive. Thank you!

[@deniseventer7022]

Excellent presentation. She is so so beautiful

[@Mak3itw0rk]

Same here, sugar and junk food increases my depression and anxiety...

[@patpollute8681]

She's charming...and just makes you smile.

[@2236572IR]

I love this talk. I've watch it twice just for the presentation

[@rajibsarker4424]

nicely described.. u made to giving information about gut so easy. Thank u.