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The gut microbiome significantly impacts brain health through a communication network called the gut-brain axis. Current research demonstrates that gut microbes produce and metabolize neurotransmitters and hormones and play a significant role in immune system function and inflammation. An imbalanced microbiome can lead to chronic inflammatory health issues including anxiety, depression and cognitive decline. A healthy microbiome is supported through diet, oral health and lifestyle factors.
Dr. Beth Atlas joins us to detail the mechanisms that link the gut microbiome to dementia and mental health, offering key findings from research and what we can do to improve our gut microbiome for better brain and overall health.
Dr. Beth Atlas is a licensed and board-certified chiropractic physician and a Certified Nutrition Specialist®. She has a Doctorate in Chiropractic, a Master of Science in clinical nutrition, and is a Certified Nutrition Specialist®. She has more than 25 years’ experience in private practice and teaching at the University of Bridgeport in the School of Health Science.
Dr. Atlas specializes in nutritional guidance for chronic health conditions and symptoms of nutritional imbalance such as digestive disorders, blood sugar dysregulation (diabetes and hypoglycemia), cognitive decline, fatigue, brain fog, being overweight, autoimmune conditions, cardiovascular disease, mood disorders, and osteopenia/osteoporosis.
In her private practice she focuses on integrative health and functional medicine which addresses the root cause of people’s symptoms. She provides a holistic and personalized approach to health care which is backed by current research by combining advice on nutrition, nutritional supplements, and lifestyle modifications. Learn more about Dr. Atlas and her practice at www.bethatlas.com
