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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 17 MIN

Your Gut Is Talking to Your Brain. Here’s What It’s Saying

from Best of Your Brain · host Dr. Marc Milstein

You’ve probably heard “trust your gut.”But your gut may be shaping your brain in ways most people don’t realize.This episode looks at how it influences memory, mood, and brain health, and what actually matters day to day.In this episode:How the gut affects memory, mood, and brain healthWhy inflammation in the gut impacts the brainHow bacteria influence behavior and stressWhat supports good bacteria and reduces inflammation—Contact Dr. Marc Milstein: Website: DrMarcMilstein.comFacebook: Dr. Marc MilsteinLinkedIn: Dr. Marc MilsteinInstagram: @DrMarcMilsteinTikTok: @BestOfYourBrain

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