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How Your Gut Health Affects Your Mood

We’ve all heard that “gut feelings” matter, but according to Dr. Gabor Maté, they might be more *biological* than *metaphorical*. Your gut is not just a digestive organ—it’s a key player in your emotional health. With 95% of serotonin (your feel-good neurotransmitter) produced in the gut, how you digest food could be shaping your mood far more than you think.

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World-Leading Trauma Expert

Dr. Gabor Maté, born in Budapest in 1944, is a leading Canadian physician and bestselling author, renowned for his work on trauma. With a career spanning clinical practice and impactful publications, Dr. Maté explores the profound connections between early experiences, trauma, and overall well-being.

Based on Dr. Gabor Maté on Gut-Brain Connection - Spotify, summarised and reframed by Insights.

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