The Close Relationship Between Gut Health and Mental Health
Explaining this, at the seminar "Secrets to a healthy gut - Relaxed mind", Dr. Nguyen Vu Linh - Head of Vinamilk Nutrition Center said: "The enteric nervous system has hundreds of millions of neurons, can operate completely independently of the central nervous system and sometimes, the enteric nervous system also affects the central nervous system, demanding to serve itself".
The brain-gut axis is closely related (Internet source)
The enteric nervous system regulates all activities of the digestive system, connecting with other organs to perform the tasks of digestion, absorption, metabolism and excretion of food components. Through the brain-gut axis, the enteric nervous system also supports the brain in regulating all related activities, including mental and psychological activities. With the support of the brain-gut axis, especially the intestinal microflora, some psychological and happiness hormones will be produced and exerted at an optimal level.
The role of the gut microbiome is very important for overall health and well-being. The gut microbiome not only influences the digestive system and the enteric nervous system, but also through the brain-gut axis to regulate all behaviors and functions of the body.
Sharing the same opinion with Dr. Vu Linh, at this seminar, “Dr. Tran Khanh Van, Head of Micronutrients Department - National Institute of Nutrition” shared: “A good digestive system plays a core role in overall health, a healthy gut means improved health, and a more relaxed spirit.”
Dr. Vu Linh also added that when the intestines are healthy, the body will be provided with adequate nutrients in both quality and quantity. Nutrients are the foundation for building tissue and cell structures of organs, as well as the structure of biological active substances - endocrine, neurotransmitters... These factors play an important role in the process of perception - stimulation - response of many organ systems, including the endocrine system, nervous system and are directly related to mood and spirit.
Because of the close connection between the brain-gut axis, an unhealthy gut is also one of the main causes of stress and fatigue. In addition, a healthy gut also helps the mind relax and be happy.
Proactively protect a healthy gut for a relaxed, happy mind with the active ingredient L-5-Hydroxytryptophan
To have a healthy gut, experts advise establishing a scientific diet, ensuring food hygiene and safety, and supplementing products that help optimize the health of the intestinal microflora, which helps improve mental state.
Dr. Nguyen Vu Linh said that happy hormones including serotonin, melatonin, dopamine, endorphins, etc. will be most effective when the content of these active ingredients reaches an optimal concentration and bioavailability. At that time, people will feel happy.
L-5-Hydroxytryptophan is both a precursor and a catalyst, playing an important role in the production and effectiveness of these happy hormones. After metabolism, L-5-Hydroxytryptophan will become endogenous serotonin and melatonin in the brain. From there, it activates and optimizes the effects of dopamine, endorphin, and norepinephrine, making it easier to feel happy.
Hormones serotonin, melatonin, dopamine, endorphins... help to create a happy mood.
L-5-Hydroxytryptophan is found in milk, eggs, meat, fish, nuts, beans... L-5-Hydroxytryptophan in milk and dairy products such as yogurt, cheese... has high bioavailability and is easier to digest and absorb. Currently, live yogurt drinks containing L-5-Hydroxytryptophan are being used regularly by many people as a way to help the intestines produce more serotonin hormones to help the spirit relax and be happier.
Experts recommend taking two bottles of Probi Happi every day for “Healthy gut – Relaxed mind.”
Each pack of Vinamilk's Probi Happi pomegranate-flavored low-sugar live yeast yogurt drink contains about 104 billion probiotics L.Casei 431TM from Europe to help keep the intestines healthy and good for digestion. In addition, Probi Happi also adds the active ingredient L-5-Hydroxytryptophan - a precursor to produce "serotonin hormone" to help relieve stress, for a more refreshing and happy spirit.
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