Acne and the Gut Microbiome By MariaLisa Itzoe, DO, MPH Acne vulgaris is an inflammatory condition affecting hair follicles and oil producing and secreting (also called sebaceous) glands. Acne is defined by skin eruptions of various forms including pimples – whiteheads or blackheads- papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts. This disorder is exceedingly common, estimated to …
Are Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors Harming Your Gut? By Jill Horn Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of pharmaceuticals highly effective in the treatment of depression and anxiety. As the name suggests, this type of antidepressant medication acts on the serotonergic system. After serotonin’s release into the synapse from certain nerve endings or …
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Depression and The Gut Microbiome – The Unresolved Chicken and Egg Question? By Emeran Mayer, MD Depression is one of the most common mental disorders experienced worldwide with an average lifetime prevalence of 11–15%. As I discussed in The Gut Immune Connection, about 160 million people suffered from major depressive disorder in 2017, young people …
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Do Ultra-Processed Foods Cause Cognitive Decline? By Jill Horn The consumption of ultra-processed foods has long been associated with metabolic diseases such as obesity, metabolic syndrome, and type II diabetes. More recent studies have shed light on the connection between ultra-processed foods and cognitive decline, providing an enhanced understanding of the effects that highly processed …
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What Is Food Addiction and How Can We Treat It? By Jill Horn Food addiction, often characterized by perceived loss of control in the consumption of foods, is much more than just a habitual maladaptive behavior. It involves alterations within the brain-gut-microbiome system, including changes in key brain networks producing patterns of eating behaviors that …