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The gut-brain axis

The interrelation between human microbiota/microbiome and the brain.

The benefits of gut microbiota do not stop in the intestine. There is a large body of evidences that underlines how metabolites of the gut microbiota can traslocate in different parts of our body. In this video you will be introduced to the gut-brain axis and have the opportunity to understand how gut microbiome can really affect our mood!

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The Human Microbiome

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