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Diet and the Microbiota--Gut--Brain Axis

Sowing the Seeds of Good Mental Health

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This paper reviews research on the relationship between diet, digestive health, and mental health, with a focus on how the gut microbiota influences brain processes and behavior. It discusses the role of digestive enzymes, hormones, and gut microbes in common psychological disorders, and presents evidence on the impact of diet on the microbiota–gut–brain axis. The review highlights the need for more research in clinical populations and suggests that whole-dietary approaches may provide effective strategies for improving mental health.

This course is based on the reading online article, Diet and the Microbiota--Gut--Brain Axis created by Kirsten Berdin et al in 2021.

Publication Details

Publication Date: American Society of Nutrition 2021

Course Material Authors

Course Material Authors authored the material only, and were not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Kirsten Berdin

Dr. Michael J. Camilleri is a professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic. He is an expert in gastrointestinal health, with a focus on motility disorders and the gut-brain axis. He has contributed to several peer-reviewed journals on the connection between digestive and psychological health.

Klara Vickova

Dr. Ayaz Hyder is an assistant professor at The Ohio State University College of Public Health. His research focuses on computational modeling and public health systems, with an emphasis on understanding complex health behaviors. He has previously published in peer-reviewed journals on related topics.

Course Creator

Paul Pawlicki, PsyD, LP

Paul Pawlicki, PsyD, received his degree in clinical psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, IL, in 2005. From 2004-2006, he taught courses in general psychology, abnormal psychology, and human sexuality at Collin College in Plano, TX. He currently practices individual therapy at the Department of Sexual Medicine at Park Nicollet Health Health Services near Minneapolis, MN.

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Counselors, marriage and family therapists,nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for intermediate level of knowledge and above

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 To identify key physiological processes within the digestive system that influence human behavior.
  2. 2 To describe how specific parts of the digestive system contribute to psychological disorders.
  3. 3 To explain how digestive processes and gut health can improve or worsen behavioral health.

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3.5 CE Hours
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  • Behavioral Health

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This course is available until Oct 10th, 2034.

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