Gut microbes and neurological health

[monkeybus]

You may have read this -

Motor neurone disease researchers find link to microbes in gut

theguardian.com/society/201...?

And that's hot on the heels of this here news -

Growing evidence suggests Parkinson's disease starts in gut

theguardian.com/society/201...

Much as I like yogurt, I never really bought into it's health benefits, that or Yakult/kefir/natto/cheese/kim chi. The Japanese eat a phenomenal amount of fermented food, and they live forever, despite smoking like chimneys. OK, they eat a lot of fish too, and veg, and smaller portions.

But I loves me some fermented food, and there is a demonstrated gut/brain link. Serotonin is all manufactured in your guts for starters.

We've talked before about why some of us progress quicker/earlier than others.

Diet, location, exercise, drink/drugs, other diseases interacting with AMN, and now gut health.

It's well worth investigating. If it can help ALS, There is hope for us all.

What say you all?

[julie_]

Agree! I'm on a modified paleo diet (no gluten, soy, dairy or refined sugar). I started shortly after my AMN diagnosis. After removing a lot of these inflammatory foods, especially bread and pasta, and adding more dark greens and vegetables, my gut feels so much better. I am a true believer!

[SongStream in reply to julie_]

I need to go on an elimination diet. There are some culprits which I believe may be causing inflammation which is a big no-no with us. Congrats on adhering to your modified diet!

[SongStream]

I love my low-fat organic and non-organic yogurt which I have frequently. Love me some kraut! This topic is quite popular amongst my health newsletters.

[monkeybus]

I've been reading up on probiotics. As well as their beneficial effects on obesity, diabetes, and neurological functions, they can also upregulate genes.

Cured at last.

I'll make a list of every fermented/cultured food I know. We can add to it.

Blue cheese, mmmm.

[nikolahn]

a lot of feta cheese on daily basis.

Jogurt excluded!