Did you know that “healthy gut” means “happy brain?”

A poor digestive system can lead to many negative consequences for mental health.

At the talk show “Secrets to a healthy gut – Relaxed mind”, as a guest and bringing a real story from herself, MC Mai Anh said that although she often appears on national television with a beautiful, neat appearance and a bright smile, behind that, she also experienced many stressful and pressured periods at work. Being busy often made her skip meals, irregular eating had seriously impaired her digestive health, leading to her mental health also being affected.

Dr. Tran Khanh Van, Dr. Nguyen Vu Linh and MC Nguyen Mai Anh share the secret to a healthy gut and a relaxed mind.

Explaining why a poor digestive system can lead to many negative consequences for mental health, Dr. Tran Khanh Van, Head of the Micronutrient Department, National Institute of Nutrition, said: “A good digestive system plays a core role in overall health. When the intestines are healthy, mental health is improved and the mind becomes more relaxed. Because a healthy digestive system not only helps increase the ability to absorb nutrients, but is also the secret to improving the body's resistance and preventing many diseases."

Also participating in the discussion as an advisor, Dr. Nguyen Vu Linh, Head of Vinamilk Nutrition Center, said that the brain-gut axis is like a "highway" connecting the brain and the intestines, which can transmit nerve signals to many organs. The enteric nervous system has up to hundreds of millions of neurons and can operate independently of the central nervous system, sometimes even reacting and asking the central nervous system to serve it. Therefore, when the digestive system is not healthy, it will have many negative effects on mental health.

“The enteric nervous system regulates all activities related to the digestive system and connects with many other organs such as the liver, gallbladder, and kidneys to perform well the functions of absorption, metabolism, and excretion. Through the brain-gut axis, the enteric nervous system also supports the brain, contributing to the regulation of all related activities, especially mental and psychological aspects,” Dr. Linh emphasized.

Secrets to a healthy gut and a relaxed mind

According to Dr. Tran Khanh Van, to have good mental health, you need a healthy digestive system; to have a healthy digestive system, you need a good intestinal microflora. A good intestinal microflora needs an optimal ratio of 85/15, meaning 85% good bacteria and 15% bad bacteria.

Low-sugar live yeast drink with red pomegranate flavor, supplemented with billions of Probiotics L. Casei 431TM from Europe, along with L-5-hydroxytryptophan to help relax the mind, is the choice to maintain positive energy of MC Mai Anh.

Probiotics have the ability to ferment nutrients, produce some catalysts and vitamins, help increase nutrient absorption and also secrete antibacterial agents, which have the effect of destroying pathogens and supporting healing of damage if the body has inflammation in the intestinal tract.

Moreover, probiotics also create a “lactic acid” environment in the intestines, helping to inhibit and even destroy harmful bacteria. In addition, probiotics combined with digestive fiber will be a synergistic duo, helping to reduce the risk of digestive diseases, supporting against constipation, bloating, and flatulence. Especially for cases of long-term antibiotic use that are prone to intestinal microflora disorders, probiotics will help strengthen the intestinal microflora.

Probiotics L. Casei 431TM is also a beneficial bacteria that supports the fermentation and absorption of lactose in milk. In cases of lactose intolerance due to a lack of lactase, the amount of this sugar in milk will often cause children to have bloating, abdominal pain, and diarrhea after drinking. "Choosing dairy products supplemented with Probiotics L. Casei 431TM will help children digest better," Dr. Van emphasized.

In addition, Dr. Nguyen Vu Linh said that L-5-hydroxytryptophan is an important precursor to the formation of serotonin and melatonin. These are “happy hormones” that have neurotransmitter effects, regulate sleep, and balance the psychological states in the body, thus improving emotions.

According to experts, to increase optimal serotonin levels in the body, you can use products containing L-5-hydroxytryptophan such as milk, eggs, meat, fish, nuts, legumes, etc. In particular, L-5-hydroxytryptophan from milk and dairy products such as yogurt, cheese, etc. is highly bioavailable and easy to digest and absorb.

Currently on the market there is a line of Probi Happi pomegranate flavored low-sugar live yeast yogurt drink containing billions of beneficial bacteria L. Casei 431TM from Europe that is good for digestion, while also supplementing the happy active ingredient L-5-hydroxytryptophan - a precursor to produce "serotonin hormone" that helps relieve stress, giving a more refreshing and happy spirit. So it can be said that a healthy gut also improves mood.

According to experts, every day, you can drink 2 bottles of Probi Happi low-sugar live yogurt to keep your intestines healthy and your mind relaxed and happy.

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/ban-co-biet-ruot-khoe-thi-nao-vui-post275084.html