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Take mood boosting Probiotics

Description

Taking probiotics as a supplement or food source can help improve your mood. It works by changing the bacterial composition of your gut which produces 90% of your body’s serotonin. It also helps boost your immune and cardiovascular systems.

How to Do It

Purchase a probiotic supplement, often a powder or capsule. You can also purchase a probiotic food that is fermented or cultured. Some of these include Miso, Sauerkraut, Yoghurt, Kefir, Tempeh, Kimchi, Kombucha, and Natto.

Benefits

Healthy metabolism [1]
Healthier immune system [1], [2]
Better moods [1], [3], [4], [5]
More energy [1], [4], [5]
Cardiovascular health [1]

Time Commitment

5 minutes

Why it works

Promotes a balance of healthy gut bacteria [1], [2], [3], [4], [5]
Decreases inflammation [1], [2], [3], [4], [5]

Suggested Frequency

Daily

Supporting Studies and Articles

Side Effects

Infrequent but may include;

Gas
Bloating
Headache
Allergic Reaction

Required Equipment

N/A

Gurus/Celebrities/Doing it

Halle Berry

Jamie Lee Curtis

Reese Witherspoon

Anna Paquin

Katy Perry

Madonna

Notes

Probiotics are particularly beneficial if you are having to take a course of antibiotics. Antibiotics destroy both good and bad bacteria. Probiotics can help rebuild your healthy bacterial community.
B. lactis, B. longum, and S. cerevisiae have been shown as beneficial for constipation
Lactobacillus gasseri, and Lactobacillus rhamnosus for weight loss
Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium breve, Bifidobacterium infantis, Lactobacillus helveticus and Lactobacillus rhamnosus can help with anxiety and depression.
Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium longum and Lactobacillus reuteri can help with lowering cholesterol