Bad gut health can greatly affect your mental health. The link between the gut and the brain, known as the gut-brain axis, includes many connections between the bacteria in your gut, your immune system, and your brain. If your gut health is not good, it can cause problems with how your brain chemicals are made, lead to inflammation, and affect how you handle stress. This can lead to mental health problems like feeling anxious, sad, or having trouble with memory. Eating well, taking probiotics, and managing stress can be important ways to help your mental health by improving your gut health.
