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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 14 MIN

How Depression & Gut Bacteria Are Connected - Ask a Nutritionist

from Dishing Up Nutrition · host Nutritional Weight & Wellness, Inc.

In this episode of Ask a Nutritionist, licensed nutritionist Kara Carper explores the connection between depression and gut bacteria, explaining how the gut-brain axis, serotonin production, inflammation, and microbiome diversity may influence mood and mental health. She shares current research on the link between depression and the gut microbiome, along with practical nutrition steps to support healthier gut bacteria.  

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