{"id":15344,"date":"2018-06-14T14:33:30","date_gmt":"2018-06-14T18:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitamins.vitanetonline.com\/?p=15344"},"modified":"2019-07-18T12:24:03","modified_gmt":"2019-07-18T16:24:03","slug":"probiotics-produce-hormones-and-metabolites-that-affect-the-brain-and-mood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitamins.vitanetonline.com\/index.php\/probiotics-produce-hormones-and-metabolites-that-affect-the-brain-and-mood\/","title":{"rendered":"Probiotics Produce Hormones and Metabolites That Affect The Brain And Mood"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Effect Probiotics Have on the Brain and Mood <\/strong><\/div>\n
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If you watch what you eat and are generally health-conscious, you have probably heard about the positive health effects of consuming probiotics. There is plenty of information about the health benefits to the digestive system. There is less information circulated about the effects of prebiotics and probiotics on your brain and mood.<\/p>\n

The Difference Between Prebiotics and Probiotics<\/h2>\n

You have to understand the difference between prebiotics and probiotics in order to use them well together. The difference is quite simple, but significant just the same.<\/p>\n

Prebiotics<\/strong> are elements that are found in certain foods that cannot be processed by the digestive system. However, they have been shown to encourage the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestines. You don\u2019t need to consume only packaged products labeled as prebiotic, you can simply eat foods such as:<\/p>\n