Ep. 139: AuDHD, Probiotics, & The Gut-Brain Axis

Grab a pickle on a stick and settle in for an informative infodump on the gut-brain axis and the benefits of probiotics. 

For this episode, Professor Kristin read 18 research articles so you don’t have to. She’s looking at the potential connection between AuDHD and the gut-brain axis and providing an overview of prebiotics and probiotics (aka your little guys), why you need them, and how you can incorporate them into your diet without having to go full Jamie Lee Curtis. 

Whether you’re rich in pickles, you love the strong zip of kombucha, or you prefer a hearty crop, there are lots of different ways to keep your little guys happy and your meat suits running.

Resources

The Gut and Brain: A Surprising Connection

The gut-brain axis: interactions between enteric microbiota, central and enteric nervous systems - PMC

Current Evidence on the Role of the Gut Microbiome in ADHD Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Implications - PMC

Exploring the impact of probiotics on adult ADHD management through a double-blind RCT | Scientific Reports

Therapeutic efficacy of probiotics for symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents: meta-analysis | BJPsych Open | Cambridge Core

Why People with ADHD Need More Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs) Like Butyrate - Nutrimind Lab - Annika Angelo, MS

Probiotics: What They Are, Benefits & Side Effects

Difference Between Prebiotics and Probiotics

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