Originally Posted by DrewDigital

In that article it talks about the role of the Gut Microbiome on inflammation and mental health. An overgrowth of bad bacteria causes inflammation in other parts of the body, including the brain. That inflammation can cause anxiety and other mood disorders.

Diets high in sugar and refined carbohydrates feed the bad bacteria and cause increased levels of anxiety and inflammation. So do preservatives, medications, and artificial sweeteners. All foods are either anti-inflammatory or pro-inflammatory and we tend to eat too much of the inflammatory foods.

Then when another inflammatory condition comes along, like Post Concussion Syndrome, the brain can't cope with so much inflammation and then people struggle with long term symptoms and sensitivities.

So we're supposed to take a SSRI to compensate for our poor diet?

Treatment should start with a proper diet and a healthy gut microbiome. Stop eating the inflammatory foods. Stop feeding the bad bacteria. When you give the body optimal nutrition and optimal conditions, the brain will heal itself.