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An artistic representation of the gut-brain axis, showing neural pathways connecting to a diverse and healthy gut microbiome.
Wellness

What is the gut-brain axis and how does it affect your mood?

Scientists recently discovered 1952 previously unclassified bacterial species living in the human gut, a revelation that dwarfs the 553 species we had managed to culture before and suggests its comple

Chloe Bennett·July 20, 2026
An artistic representation showing the interconnectedness of the gut and brain, with glowing neural pathways linking the two organs.
Wellness

What Is the Gut-Brain Axis and How Does It Affect Your Mind?

Approximately 90% of the body's serotonin and 50% of dopamine, crucial neurotransmitters for mood and cognition, are produced not in the brain, but in the gut, according to Harvard Health .

Chloe Bennett·April 17, 2026