The Gut-Brain Axis in Those With ADD/ADHD

Описание: What does your child's gut have to do with their ability to control emotions, focus and all their ADD/ADHD symptoms?

There is a very intimate connection between the gut and the brain. Your gut houses 80% of your immune system. If you or your child is eating a poor diet, have been on a large load of antibiotics or has poor gut flora (bacteria), it will activate the immune system of the gut, which will result in the release of inflammatory components throughout the rest of the body. These inflammatory components will activate other parts of the immune system found in the joints, lungs, thyroid and even the brain. The brain's immune cells are called microglia. When activated, the microglia will cause improper neuronal firing, especially in the inhibitory systems! What does this mean? It means our ability to control impulses, emotions, and tune out distractions aren't working properly.

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0:00 - Intro
0:24 - 70-80% of immune system resides in our gut
1:06 - Glial cells function
1:51 - Inhibitory system function and ADD/ADHD

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