Depression Is Due To Poor Gut Health (it's not your fault!!)

Depression is due to poor gut health (it's not your fault!!)

In this video I discuss the key link between depression, anxiety, insomnia and poor gut health. There are a number of digestive issues that will end up leading to poor nutrient absorption, which will consequently cause the individual to have ongoing negative thoughts.

Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that must be acquired through diet. Tryptophan is converted into 5-HTP which is then converted into serotonin (our feel good neurotransmitter). However in order for this to happen, protein must first be successfully broken down in the stomach, by a combination of hydrochloric acid and pepsin. The conversion from Tryptophan to 5-HTP then requires iron, and finally the conversion from 5-HTP to serotonin requires a number of B-vitamins (B3, B5, B9 and B12) and magnesium.

If you are deficient in any of the above nutrients, or you're unable to successfully break them down to absorb them, it is likely that you're having issues forming the neurotransmitter serotonin. It may also be that you have a bacterial infection in your stomach causing low stomach acid output - the most common one being Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori) and if you wanted to get tested for this, the stool test is called the Helicobacter Pylori Stool Antigen.

Follow me on Facebook -

Be part of the friendliest IBD group -

Check out my Blog -

#crohnscolitisvitality

depression is due to poor gut health,depression due to digestive issues,gut health,depression,leaky gut,gut health and anxiety and depression,depression and gut health,gut health and anxiety,how to heal your gut,how to heal leaky gut,gut bacteria,gut healing,depression help,healing leaky gut,leaky gut syndrome,healthy gut,gut health and depression,brain gut health,anxiety and gut health,depression caused by digestion,depression is not your fault,tryptophan,