We use phrases like “trust your gut” or “I have a gut feeling” all the time. But science is discovering that this isn’t just a metaphor. Your gut is quite literally your second brain. It does more than just digest your lunch; it plays the strings of your emotions like a puppeteer.
If you have been feeling anxious, sluggish, or emotionally volatile, the problem might not be in your head. It might be in your stomach. The connection between your microbiome and your mental state is profound. Here are seven ways your gut health is secretly controlling your mood right now.
