How your gut affects anxiety & mood
Around 95% of your body's serotonin — the 'feel-good' neurotransmitter — is produced in the gut. Your gut bacteria also produce GABA, dopamine, and other chemicals that directly influence mood and anxiety levels. When the gut microbiome is imbalanced, or when there's inflammation in the gut, these neurotransmitter pathways can be disrupted, leading to mood changes, anxiety, and sleep problems.
Common Symptoms
Do any of these sound familiar?
- Persistent anxiety or worry
- Low mood or depression
- Mood swings
- Difficulty falling or staying asleep
- Irritability
- Feeling overwhelmed easily
- Racing thoughts
- Loss of motivation or interest
Potential Root Causes
What might be driving your symptoms:
- 1Gut dysbiosis affecting neurotransmitter production
- 2Inflammation triggering brain inflammation
- 3Blood sugar imbalances
- 4Nutrient deficiencies (B vitamins, magnesium, zinc)
- 5Hormonal imbalances
- 6Chronic stress depleting gut bacteria
- 7Leaky gut allowing toxins to affect the brain
- 8Poor vagal nerve function
How we can help
We take a root-cause approach to anxiety & mood, using advanced testing and personalised protocols.
Gut-Brain Assessment
We evaluate how your gut health is impacting your mental wellbeing through comprehensive testing.
Neurotransmitter Support
We use targeted nutrition and supplements to support healthy neurotransmitter production in the gut.
Stress Resilience Protocol
We address the gut-stress connection to help your body better cope with life's demands.
"I never connected my anxiety to my gut until Elena explained the science. Healing my gut has done more for my mental health than anything else I've tried."
— James T.