Your Gut is Hijacking Your Brain (2-Step Reset)

Brain fog isn’t always a brain problem — it may start in your gut.

In this episode of House Call, Dr. Dan Monti explains how the gut microbiome can influence focus, mood, cravings, sleep, and “leaky brain” inflammation — and gives you a simple 2-step plan to reboot your gut–brain axis.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
🟡 The gut–brain “real-time” signaling pathway (your microbes can influence behavior fast)
🟡 Leaky Gut → “Leaky Brain”: how inflammation can travel from gut to brain
🟡 The 3 modern drivers that damage the gut barrier:
1) Ultra-processed foods
2) Chronic stress (cortisol + immune activation)
3) Antibiotic overexposure (including food-chain exposure)
🟡 A 2-step science-based reset:
STEP 1 — REPOPULATE (fermented foods)
STEP 2 — FEED (diverse fiber / “30 plants per week”)

THE 2-STEP PLAN (START HERE):
✅ STEP 1: REPOPULATE with fermented foods
Start with a few tablespoons a day (kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, yogurt, miso, etc.).
If you don’t tolerate fermented foods, a quality probiotic may be a practical alternative.

✅ STEP 2: FEED with diverse fiber (“prebiotics”)
Aim for 30+ different plant foods per week:
vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, legumes, whole grains, onions, herbs, spices — variety is the point.

COMMENT QUESTION:
What are you dealing with most right now — brain fog, cravings, bloating, low mood, or sleep issues?

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 - Brain Fog: Why It May Start in the Gut
00:48 - Real-Time Gut–Brain Signaling
01:54 - Leaky Gut → “Leaky Brain”
03:50 - The 3 Modern Drivers (Food / Stress / Antibiotics)
05:39 - Step 1 — Fermented Foods (Re-seed)
06:30 - Step 2 — 30 Plants/Week (Feed)
07:00 - Recap + Your Next Step (Sell The Board)
08:15 - Q&A (Ask The Board)

📺 Watch the full “Younger Brain” series:    • Can’t Sleep? A Neuroscientist’s 3-Step Fix...  

• Episode 1 – I’m a Doctor. Stop Eating These 5 Brain-Killing Foods NOW.
• Episode 2 – This 2025 #1 Diet Slows Brain Aging by 50% (New Data + Doctor Approved)
• Episode 3 – Can’t Sleep? A Neuroscientist’s 3-Step Fix (Plus 3 Things to Stop Tonight)
• Episode 4 – Top 5 Supplements to Slow Brain Aging (Neuroscientist’s 2025 List)
• Episode 5 – I’m a Neuroscientist: Stop Doing This Or You Will Lose Your Memory
• Episode 6 – Eat THIS First to Stop Holiday Weight Gain (Science-Backed)
• Episode 7 – Brain Fog? Your Gut Might Be Why ← you’re here

About Dr. Monti: Dr. Dan Monti is a pioneering neuroscientist and the founding Chair of a pioneering department at Thomas Jefferson University. He is dedicated to helping you boost your brain power and live a longer, more vibrant life.

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER:
This video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your physician before making changes to your diet, supplements, or medical care.

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