Episode 28 | L-Glutamate, Leaky Gut and, the Mental Health Link

We’ve been taught to search the mind for answers, but what if the truth lives deeper? In this episode, I explore how the gut, often overlooked, is a powerful force in shaping our emotional and mental health. From L-glutamate to leaky gut, we’ll look at the real science behind neuroinflammation, and how the imbalance inside our bodies can manifest as anxiety, depression, and disconnection. This isn’t about trends. It’s about truth.Reference Jiang, H., Ling, Z., Zhang, Y., Mao, H., Ma, Z., Yin, Y., Wang, W., Tang, W., Tan, Z., Shi, J., Li, L., & Ruan, B. (2023). Altered fecal microbiota composition in patients with major depressive disorder. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 14, Article 1123541. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1123541Kelly, J. R., Minuto, C., Cryan, J. F., Clarke, G., & Dinan, T. G. (2020). Cross talk: The microbiota and neurodevelopmental disorders. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 14, Article 720. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2020.00720Strandwitz, P. (2020). Neurotransmitter modulation by the gut microbiota. Brain Research, 1711, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brainres.2018.10.010