104. World Mental Health Day: How Gut Health Shapes Your Mental Health
104. World Mental Health Day: How Gut Health Shapes Your Mental Health  
Podcast: The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka
Published On: Thu Oct 10 2024
Description: On World Mental Health Day, Gary Brecka discusses how the food you eat impacts your mental health and why you need to ditch ultra-processed foods NOW! He reveals research showing that people who consume ultra-processed foods are 33% more likely to develop depression, emphasizing the detrimental effects these foods have on our gut microbiome and overall mental state. What's one change you can make today to transform your mental and gut health? Want to experience the incredible benefits of a gut reset, like increased energy, mental clarity, and less bloating? Join Gary Brecka's FREE, LIVE 3-Day Ultimate Gut Reset Challenge!: https://bit.ly/3Ni6CrO Research/Reports/Articles/Studies: World Health Organization Report on Global Mental Health Statistics: https://bit.ly/4eAaGiS The Lancet Psychiatry: Meta-Analysis on Mental Illness and Life Expectancy: https://bit.ly/3XODk8I Frontiers in Psychiatry – Gut-Brain Axis and Mental Health: https://bit.ly/3TVhRdl Loma Linda University Research on Gut Microbiome and Mental Health: https://bit.ly/3ZTWBIw Nature Communications – Gut Dysbiosis and Mental Health: https://go.nature.com/4dB7sdN JAMA Psychiatry: Study on Ultra-Processed Foods and Depression: https://bit.ly/4eQ5KWX Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health – Ultra-Processed Foods and Mental Health: https://bit.ly/3U104l3 The Guardian – Ultra-Processed Foods and Children’s Mental Health: https://bit.ly/3zEKiW7 Gut Microbes – Fiber and Mental Health: https://bit.ly/481W89h Frontiers in Neurology – Omega-3s and Mental Health: https://bit.ly/3TYvoRk 00:00 ​Intro of Show 01:21 ​Link Between Mental Health and Overall Health 01:47 ​World Mental Health Day History and Statistics 02:52 ​Human Gut as Our Second Brain 05:59 ​Ultra-Processed Foods 07:34 ​The Solution: Whole Food Diet 08:51 ​Omega-3’s Reducing Brain Inflammation 09:35 ​Actionable Steps to Improve Gut and Mental Health 10:53 ​Recap GET WEEKLY TIPS FROM GARY ON HOW TO OPTIMIZE YOUR HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE ROUTINES: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU EIGHT SLEEP - USE CODE “GARY” TO GET $350 OFF THE POD 4 ULTRA: https://bit.ly/3WkLd6E BODY HEALTH - USE CODE “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF YOUR ORDER: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV KETTLE AND FIRE PREMIUM & 100% GRASS-FED BONE BROTH - USE CODE “ULTIMATEHUMAN” FOR 20% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/3BaTzW5 Discover top-rated products and exclusive deals. Shop now and elevate your everyday essentials with just a click: https://theultimatehuman.com/amazon-recs Watch “The Ultimate Human Podcast with Gary Brecka” every Tuesday and Thursday at 9AM ET on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Follow Gary Brecka on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs Follow Gary Brecka on TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo Follow Gary Brecka on Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H Follow The Ultimate Human on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3VP9JuR Follow The Ultimate Human on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3XIusTX Follow The Ultimate Human on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Y5pPDJ Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions. Gary Brecka is the owner of Ultimate Human, LLC which operates The Ultimate Human podcast and promotes certain third-party products used by Gary Brecka in his personal health and wellness protocols and daily life and for which Ultimate Human LLC and / or Gary Brecka directly or indirectly holds an economic interest or receives compensation.  Accordingly, statements made by Gary Brecka and others (including on The Ultimate Human podcast) may be considered promotional in nature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices