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Healthy breakfast with yogurt, blueberries, and avocado toast — prebiotic-fiber-rich foods

GOS prebiotic shifted gut microbiome and brain GABA in young women, but anxiety scores held steady

A 28-day randomized trial found that galacto-oligosaccharides increased Bifidobacterium abundance and altered brain GABA levels in young women, but produced no measurable drop in anxiety. The disconnect between biological signal and subjective experience is where the gut-brain axis field remains stuck.

Dr. Kiran Patel7 min read
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Circadian and gut-brain program improved recovery after rectal cancer surgery

A perioperative behavioral program combining mindfulness, biofeedback, CBT-I, and timed melatonin was associated with lower inflammation, better sleep, and an exploratory survival signal in 184 rectal cancer patients. Two trials from the same Chinese research group now point toward circadian rhythm as a modifiable target in surgical recovery.

Dr. Kiran Patel