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Ep 40: What Came First - My Anxiety, or my Gut Issues?

Ep 40: What Came First - My Anxiety, or my Gut Issues?

Update: 2025-09-25
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Have you ever thought, what came first…my anxiety or my gut issues? Is my anxiety causing my gut issues? Or are my gut issues causing my anxiety? This is the episode for you. The gut and brain are intricately connected via the gut-brain axis. The effect of chronic stress on the gut is bidirectional. In this episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, I dive into the intricate relationship between gut health and anxiety. Together we explore the gut-brain connection, emphasizing how stress impacts gut function and how gut health can exacerbate anxiety. The discussion covers the role of neurotransmitters produced in the gut, the influence of histamine on anxiety, and the importance of addressing both gut and mental health conditions for holistic healing.




















 










WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE:

  • The gut and brain are intricately connected via the gut-brain axis.
  • Certain gut bacteria can increase stress hormone levels.
  • 90% of serotonin is produced in the gut.
  • Chronic stress can trigger mast cells to release histamine.
  • Gut health is crucial for reducing anxiety levels.
  • Anxiety can manifest physically through gut issues.
  • Addressing both gut and anxiety is essential for healing.
  • Neurotransmitters produced in the gut affect mood.


















 











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Ep 40: What Came First - My Anxiety, or my Gut Issues?

Ep 40: What Came First - My Anxiety, or my Gut Issues?

Hannah Aylward