Many people are aware that bacteria in the gut produce neurotransmitters like serotonin, which allow them to indirectly influence the nervous system
What's rarely discussed however is the fact that many bacteria also release free glutamate
What's rarely discussed however is the fact that many bacteria also release free glutamate
Notably the bacteria responsible for gingivitis and periodontal disease can increase glutamate activity, they thrive on processed sugar consumption
In some cases this increase in glutamate signalling is indirect as a result of the release of endotoxins like LPS
In some cases this increase in glutamate signalling is indirect as a result of the release of endotoxins like LPS
LPS activates the TLR4 receptor in glial cells
TLR4 receptors mediate pain sensing and neuroinflammation through increased glutamate signalling and cytokine release
TLR4 receptors mediate pain sensing and neuroinflammation through increased glutamate signalling and cytokine release
My suggestions:
Eat probiotic foods like yogurt, kefir, kimchi, etc
Get plenty of fiber
Avoid any foods that trigger gut issues for you (gluten, casein, etc)
Include things like garlic, black seed oil, or coconut oil
Stay consistent, and over time gut health should improve
Eat probiotic foods like yogurt, kefir, kimchi, etc
Get plenty of fiber
Avoid any foods that trigger gut issues for you (gluten, casein, etc)
Include things like garlic, black seed oil, or coconut oil
Stay consistent, and over time gut health should improve
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