Gut Bacteria Affect Our Daily Stress Response, Sync With Circadian Rhythm: Study

An animal study offers new possibilities for mental health.
Gut Bacteria Affect Our Daily Stress Response, Sync With Circadian Rhythm: Study
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Your gut might offer more than just a “gut feeling” when it comes to stress; it’s actually running on its own daily schedule to help you cope.

Gut bacteria—the ecosystem of tiny organisms inside of us—affect how well we handle stress, with their impact changing throughout the day, according to a new animal study.

Cara Michelle Miller
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Cara Michelle Miller is a freelance writer and holistic health educator. She taught at the Pacific College of Health and Science in NYC for 12 years and led communication seminars for engineering students at The Cooper Union. She now writes articles with a focus on integrative care and holistic modalities.
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