The Mind-Gut Connection: How the Hidden Conversation Within Our Bodies Impacts Our Mood, Choices, and Overall Health ― A Groundbreaking Science Guide

I really felt the need to write a review after seeing the comments posted by one of the other rather poorly supported opinionistic revieres. Ok so firstly NO this book isn't full of anecdotal information whatsoever most of the comments are grounded in factual research and if you have any kind of knowledge of this particular subject you will quickly find yourself at home with the subject matter that is covered. My main gripe with this book is that the information although factual does not pull from the newest research available nor is the work referenced (which can be frustrating if your interested in further reading). Opinions are given throughout the book but are formulated intelligently and given plentry of scientific grounding. Will you be blown away with the latest research in this book... probably not! However, will you gain a very unique perspective offered by the author surrounding most of the viable research that is available out there... most definitely! Would I recommend reading this book? If your interested in the subject of how our microbiota affects our psyche, then yes it's really worth a read.

I found so many answers to my health problems. Very useful information for both beginners and more experienced people in this field. Beautifully written. I will buy it as a gift for my daughters. Unfortunately they struggle with the same problems as me.

This book sophisticated my knowledge about how important our gut health actually is- the fact that 95% of your serotonin is produced in your gut, along with 70-80% of your immune system cells should make this clear enough. The gut is much more complex and powerful than you would have assumed, in many ways rivalling the brain. The author Dr Emerand Mayer is one of the World’s leading experts on the Gut and the Brain-Gut Axis, with over 40 years of experience, so as you can imagine learning from him has proven invaluable. He is in many ways ahead of his time, as research over the last 10 years into the gut has increased dramatically, as the science world is finally coming to understand the true importance of our gut microbiome and its health. Also reminds us how little we know as people, and how science is still behind on many forefronts. Much more will be learned & discovered about the Gut in the next 100 years. I highly doubt most people would make it to the end of this book. Its largely written in a scientific manner, and could be hard to follow at times- its definitely not for people with beginner level knowledge, but for the more seasoned readers and those with a decent level of understanding. Overall, im glad I read this book, and I will focus on optimising my gut microbiome to aid me on my journey of becoming the best version of myself.

Fascinating book, explores a whole range of ideas on gut and mind health and the links between the two. Essential reading for anyone interested in learning more about our bodies and minds. Particularly enlightening for those who’ve suffered from (especially seemingly unexplained) gut issues, or who know someone who has. A lot of the content I had not come across before, neither had the many people I introduced the book to afterwards. It highlighted how poorly understood the area is and how critically lacking care in this space as a result. Includes practical advice as well as well explained information and critical insights.

If your thinking of buying this book I would its very informative.

I started studying Psychology having always been interested in mental health. I find it unbelievable how our guts and head are so intricately linked and have took a large interest into this particular subject. This book explains difficult concepts in an easy to understand manner. Anyone interested in general health and well-being, mental health, gut health, diets etc should definitely read this book!

Anyone with gut issues should read this, although it does tend to go into detail regarding scientific explanations but it's worth it.

Some information worth knowing included and perhaps worth a read if you are interested in the subject, however this isn't the best book on the microbiome I've read, and there wasn't much I hadn't come across before. I probably wouldn't recommend it if you're only going to read one book on the subject (of the books I've read I'd recommend 10% Human by Alanna Collen). This book felt padded and unfocused to me, as it contains a lot of anecdotal stories about the author's patients and experiences, and is somewhat meandering and disjointed, which dilutes the information that is included, and it has odd shifts in tone, at one point being very (to the point of being depressing if you had shoddy parents) doom and gloom about the effects of the choices our caregivers make when we are children that are outside of our control, but then later on, almost excusing parents who are not making the best choices for their children, which considering the amount of influence caregivers have over the children is their care is irresponsible and came across as pandering to a group that needs to take responsibility. Usable advice is scant, and overall I found it an unsatisfying and shallow read, but that might be because I'm already somewhat familiar with the subject. I bought it for £7.99, and it is definitely overpriced.