Inflammation Causes Anxiety: Root Cause and Cure

What causes anxiety? An underappreciated truth is that behavioral states and emotions — including anxiety — can be the consequence of a metabolic state. New data show how inflammation can act directly on the brain to promote (or soothe) anxiety. In this video, we will break down these new findings, explain what they mean for your mental health, and provide you with practical takeaways to improve your quality of life. Mental health is metabolic health, and metabolic health is mental health. Treat the body to treat the mind.

Understanding the link between inflammation and mental well-being is key to unlocking new treatments for anxiety and other mental health issues. By addressing the root causes, you can improve both your physical and mental health simultaneously. Watch to learn how making small changes can have a big impact on your overall wellness.

For all references and a written breakdown, see the associated StayCurious Metabolism Newsletter: https://staycuriousmetabolism.substack.com/p/inflammation-causes-anxiety-root?r=40ekz2

For more written breakdowns, make sure to check out the StayCurious Metabolism Newsletter at http://StayCuriousMetabolism.com

Chapters
0:00 – Anxiety: A Consequence of Metabolic Health
0:18 – Inflammation and Signaling Molecules Affect the Brain to Cause Anxiety
0:32 – My Story: Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Mental Health
1:31 – IL-17: The Inflammatory Molecule Driving Anxiety
2:51 – IL-17 Receptors Found in Anxiety Centers of the Brain
3:42 – IL-17 Increases Neuronal Excitability
4:46 – IL-10: A Counterbalance to Inflammation that Soothes the Brain
5:07 – Summary: The Push-Pull of Inflammatory and Anti-Inflammatory Molecules on Mental Health
5:45 – Western Diets, Potassium, and Seaweed for Mental Health
6:49 – Treat the Body to Treat the Mind

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