Scott Anderson

“Overall, this is a great book that encourages you to 'take charge of your gut to optimize your mind and your mood'. This is a book that you would reluctantly lend to friends, in the fear that they might not return it.” –Lancet amzn.to/2D9DGNB

The inflammatory molecule interleukin-6 is elevated in the cerebrospinal fluid of people who attempt suicide. Intriguingly, the levels are even higher among those who chose more violent methods. psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/mood-b…

The inflammatory molecule interleukin-6 is elevated in the cerebrospinal fluid of people who attempt suicide. Intriguingly, the levels are higher among those who chose more violent methods. psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/mood-b…

The inflammatory molecule interleukin-6 is elevated in the cerebrospinal fluid of people who attempt suicide. Intriguingly, the levels are higher among those who chose more violent methods. psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/mood-b…

The thymus is an important gland involved in immunity that is supposed to shrivel up after puberty, along with our pimples and idealism. But what if that isn’t true? psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mood-b…

Is the Gut-Autism Link Overblown? Researchers have found a link between the gut and autism, but is it real? @Psychobiotic updates the ins and outs:  psychologytoday.com/sg/blog/mood-b…

Is the Gut-Autism Link Overblown? @Psychobiotic updates the ins and outs of the connection between the gut and autism:  tinyurl.com/mvx779p9

@Psychobiotic 2/2 Still, it can be hard to pin down causality, especially because many studies are on mice, and what's an autistic mouse, anyway? 🐭 Read more: psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mood-b…

Is the Gut-Autism Link Overblown? Researchers have found a link between the gut and autism, but is it real? psychologytoday.com/sg/blog/mood-b… via @Psychobiotic

🧵1/2 "One study found a connection between autism and microbes in the mouth... Simply by looking at oral microbes, the researchers could predict if a child would develop autism with 80 percent accuracy," writes @Psychobiotic 🦠

Friends and lovers don’t just share advice and gossip, they also share microbes! @Psychobiotic explains why this matters for health issues that apparently aren't connected to your #gut: tinyurl.com/5aja3v6k

@Psychobiotic @jfcryan Still in remission. Not even a hint of Crohn's or Multiple Sclerosis symptoms. If I didn't already have an autism diagnosis, it would be hard to get one again because of how much I've improved. x.com/ultimape/statu…

Can #probiotics reduce #inflammation? @Psychobiotic updates the ins and outs to consider before choosing a probiotic to manage inflammatory, autoimmune, and psychological disorders: tinyurl.com/5bxvnwpn

As you grow older, you have to exercise your microbes, by @Psychobiotic open.substack.com/pub/scottcande…

A lot of claims are made for probiotics, but can they really reduce inflammation? scottcanderson.substack.com/p/can-probioti…

Friends and lovers don’t just share advice and gossip. Amazingly, they also share microbes. scottcanderson.substack.com/p/friends-love…

A lot of claims are made for probiotics, but can they really reduce inflammation? scottcanderson.substack.com/p/can-probioti…

Our gut is lined with a delicate layer of cells constantly battered by the pathogens that hitch a ride with each bite of food. The danger of infection is high, and that’s why some 80% of our immune system is concentrated around our digestive system. scottcanderson.substack.com/p/can-probioti…

Laughing lowers your cortisol levels, resetting the immune system and altering gut microbes which then secrete molecules that further improve your mood. open.substack.com/pub/scottcande…

A recent review of the literature finds that there is a notable microbial signature of #ADHD. The news that #gutmicrobes likely play a role in the syndrome is intriguing because it hints at a more natural treatment. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mood-b… @psychobiotic Via @psychtoday

The mucus close to the gut is a network of proteins and polysaccharides stuck tight to the lining, providing a physical barrier against microbes. On top of that is a second, less dense layer containing a microbial buffet of sugars. scottcanderson.substack.com/p/the-marvelou…