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EPISODE · May 8, 2023 · 20 MIN

The Scoop on Poop: Could Faecal Transplants Treat Mental Illness?

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Could poo cure you of depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder? A growing body of research suggests that it could. In this episode, we take a look at how the gut microbiome impacts mental health, and speak to a woman who says an experimental treatment called faecal microbial transplantation cured her bipolar 1. Host: Freddie Moffat Reporter: Tee Mitchell Producer: Phoebe Miller Series Producer: Sabrina Caires

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