11.Boost Brain Health
Limited research shows that some of the bacteria in fermented foods can jumpstart serotonin, a brain chemical that boosts feelings of well-being. That’s because the gut and the brain have a strong connection — so much so that improving your gut biome can improve the central nervous system. It might also help ease anxiety or depression and boost cognitive function — your ability to think, remember, and learn.
12.Lower Your Pain Response
Just as your gut biome can influence your emotions, it can affect how you feel pain. Belly pain, migraine, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and long-term back pain have a strong link to a less-than-ideal gut biome. Studies show that improving gut bacteria — along with other anti-inflammatory diet changes — may help with pain sensitivity and other symptoms of conditions like CFS.
