The Psychobiotic Revolution: Mood, Food, and the New Science of the Gut-Brain Connection Paperback – Illustrated, December 17, 2019

a very interesting book, an older book but great adviceThank you

This is an important book which I feel everyone working in medicine and mental health should read. There is alot of information but it is a comparatively easy and surprisingly, for the most part given its subject matter, fun to read. As a mental health social worker / clinical supervisor I had quite alot of 'aha' moments. There is an excellent index, glossary and an impressive list of references included. It also gives practical suggestions that can help practitioners and patients get on with putting things in place that may assist mental health recovery to venture in pathways that may not have previously been considered. It also shines a light on current and future research and likely developments in this field. I do think there will be a psychobiotic revolution and this appears to be a critical and timely book that is much needed.

Interesting information but not great writing. If you are very interested in the subject, its worth reading.

Este libro ofrece una visión profunda y bien fundamentada sobre la relación entre el intestino y el cerebro, explorando cómo los probióticos y una alimentación adecuada pueden mejorar el estado de ánimo y la salud mental. Presenta estudios científicos recientes de manera comprensible y accesible, lo que lo convierte en una excelente opción para profesionales de la salud, investigadores y cualquier persona interesada en optimizar su bienestar a través de la alimentación. Una lectura reveladora para quienes buscan entender el impacto de la microbiota en la mente.

I have to admit, i've just started this book. I haven't read such an interesting book in at least 10 years. This is fascinating. I don't like technical, scientific books and this book is just right for the lay reader. And it's witty! I get excited when i learn brand new information, especially about health. There's a whole, alien world residing in our gut. Even though it's been researched for years, it's still not widely known (especially by doctors)....... I plan to edit my review after i start taking some powerful probiotics today and see what happens. With my crummy diet i'm sure i will notice some big changes. Meanwhile i can't wait to get back to reading this book, that's how good it is.

The Psychobiotic Revolution: mood, food, and the new science of the gut-brain connection, by Scott Anderson Reviewed by Jerry WoolpyWe have discovered that our DNA is 99% microbes and only 1% us. And microbes have more to do with our health and wellbeing than we might have imagined. Evidence provided in this book establishes that the diversity of our microbes: bacteria, fungi, protists, viruses, all influence or maybe determine our diseases and moods. Changing our diet or otherwise altering the distribution of populations of microbes in our gut has profound effects that we are just now beginning to realize. Our risk of Alzheimer’s, diabetes, depression, Irritable bowels, and many other afflictions is correlated with certain microbes that communicate along the vagus nerve to the brain, affect our hormones, our immunity, and our mood. A few treatments are available, some are in experimental phase, and others are still imagined for the future. There is a possibility that microbes may be able to more precisely target disease than antibiotics or any other known treatments.

I feel much better informed on this subject now, having recently started a probiotic regimen. I found this book entertaining to read (for a subject that I suppose could be dry and boring.) I am fascinated that this complex system resides in the gut and is responsible for our health, moods, thoughts and more! I wish there had been more re: the Vagus nerve connection and also the benefits of intermittent fasting in conjunction with proper foods to heal and support the gut, but I found plenty here to be inspired!

I'm a scientist by education, training, and practice. I like that science information is finding its way into popular reading. Unfortunately (or thankfully) Steven Hawking and Isaac Asimov set the standards so high it's hard now to find a good follower. I like that this book is available, and was written for the lay audience, but it is still a pro writing for everyday people. Also, many of these books will only come to market if they are big and look intellectual. Most of them could sum up the whole thing in a couple of chapters and maybe 100 pages, but won't sell that way. Oh my! The literary world