{"id":3743,"date":"2025-11-25T08:02:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T16:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/steadystatehealth.org\/?p=3743"},"modified":"2025-11-25T08:02:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T16:02:01","slug":"your-gut-your-weight-and-your-brain-how-fixing-your-microbiome-can-improve-metabolic-health-and-even-adhd-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/steadystatehealth\/your-gut-your-weight-and-your-brain-how-fixing-your-microbiome-can-improve-metabolic-health-and-even-adhd-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Gut, Your Weight, and Your Brain: How Fixing Your Microbiome Can Improve Metabolic Health\u2014And Even ADHD Symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2c90304e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column 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screen-reader-text\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/steadystatehealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pexels-ron-lach-7874272-1-scaled-1.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/steadystatehealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pexels-ron-lach-7874272-1-scaled-1.avif 2560w, https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/steadystatehealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pexels-ron-lach-7874272-1-scaled-1-300x200.avif 300w, https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/steadystatehealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pexels-ron-lach-7874272-1-scaled-1-1024x683.avif 1024w, https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/steadystatehealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pexels-ron-lach-7874272-1-scaled-1-768x512.avif 768w, https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/steadystatehealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pexels-ron-lach-7874272-1-scaled-1-1536x1024.avif 1536w, https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/steadystatehealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pexels-ron-lach-7874272-1-scaled-1-2048x1366.avif 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve ever felt like your gut, mood, cravings, and focus are all tangled together\u2026you\u2019re right.<br>They <em>are<\/em> connected\u2014deeply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the past few years, research has exploded showing that your gut microbiome (the trillions of tiny organisms living in your intestines) plays a huge role in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>how hungry you feel<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>how easily you gain or lose weight<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>your energy<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>your inflammation levels<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>your ability to focus<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>your emotional regulation<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And here\u2019s the exciting part:<br><strong>Emerging science suggests that improving gut and metabolic health\u2014especially with GLP-1 medications\u2014may also improve ADHD symptoms for some people.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s break this down in plain English so you can actually use it to improve your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>The Gut\u2013Brain\u2013Weight Connection (In Plain English)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/steadystatehealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-22-2025-09_05_45-AM.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/steadystatehealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-22-2025-09_05_45-AM.avif 1024w, https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/steadystatehealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-22-2025-09_05_45-AM-300x300.avif 300w, https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/steadystatehealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-22-2025-09_05_45-AM-150x150.avif 150w, https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/steadystatehealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-22-2025-09_05_45-AM-768x768.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your gut and brain talk to each other all day long through something called the <strong>gut\u2013brain axis<\/strong>.<br>This is how your gut tells your brain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cI\u2019m full.\u201d<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cI\u2019m inflamed.\u201d<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cI need nutrients.\u201d<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cI\u2019m stressed.\u201d<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When your gut bacteria are balanced, these messages are clear. You feel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>satisfied after meals<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>energized<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>mentally sharp<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>emotionally steady<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But when the gut microbiome gets out of balance (a state called <strong>dysbiosis<\/strong>), everything gets harder:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>cravings spike<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>inflammation increases<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>mood dips<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>focus drops<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>weight increases\u2014even when you&#8217;re not overeating<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Research shows obesity actually <em>changes<\/em> your gut bacteria\u2014raising strains that extract <strong>more calories<\/strong> from food and lowering the strains that help regulate inflammation and blood sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This becomes a vicious cycle:<br><strong>gut imbalance \u2192 inflammation \u2192 weight gain \u2192 more gut imbalance.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Does This Have to Do With ADHD? More Than You Think.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/steadystatehealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pexels-tatianasyrikova-3975590-1024x683.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3747\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The research you provided on ADHD reveals two important things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>People with ADHD often have higher levels of inflammation and oxidative stress.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They also show differences in gut bacteria compared to people without ADHD.<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These biological differences affect dopamine and norepinephrine\u2014brain chemicals needed for focus, motivation, and impulse control.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So if your gut isn\u2019t functioning well, your brain isn\u2019t either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why some people notice their ADHD symptoms get worse when they\u2019re:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>eating lots of processed foods<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>stressed<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sleeping poorly<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dealing with blood sugar spikes and crashes<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your gut and brain are on the same team. When one struggles, the other does too.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Enter GLP-1 Medications: More Than Just \u201cWeight-Loss Shots\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/steadystatehealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-21-2025-07_36_25-AM-1024x683.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/steadystatehealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-21-2025-07_36_25-AM-1024x683.avif 1024w, https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/steadystatehealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-21-2025-07_36_25-AM-300x200.avif 300w, https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/steadystatehealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-21-2025-07_36_25-AM-768x512.avif 768w, https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/steadystatehealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-21-2025-07_36_25-AM.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide have become incredibly popular for weight loss\u2014but the science behind <em>why<\/em> they work is even more impressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond appetite control, GLP-1 medications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Reduce inflammation in the gut and the brain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chronic inflammation disrupts metabolism <em>and<\/em> neurotransmitters.<br>GLP-1 medications directly lower inflammatory markers and oxidative stress.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Improve gut barrier integrity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A \u201cleaky\u201d gut contributes to systemic inflammation.<br>GLP-1s help heal the intestinal lining.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Restore a healthier gut microbiome<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They increase beneficial bacteria like <em>Bacteroides, Lactobacillus,<\/em> and <em>Akkermansia<\/em>, while decreasing strains linked to inflammation and weight gain.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Smooth out blood sugar swings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This alone can improve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>focus<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>mood stability<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>energy<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>binge eating behaviors<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Activate GLP-1 receptors in the brain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These receptors live in areas responsible for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>attention<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reward processing<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>impulse control<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>emotional regulation<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one reason many patients describe feeling \u201ccalmer around food\u201d or \u201cless impulsive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And while GLP-1s aren\u2019t ADHD medications, the biology makes sense:<br>improve gut health + reduce inflammation + stabilize metabolism \u2192 clearer brain signaling.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>So\u2026Can GLP-1 Medications Really Improve ADHD Symptoms?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/steadystatehealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pexels-alexeydemidov-9573457-1024x683.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3749\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re still early in the research.<br>But based on current evidence, here\u2019s what we <em>can<\/em> say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>GLP-1 medications may improve attention and emotional regulation indirectly by improving metabolic and inflammatory health.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People with ADHD who also struggle with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>binge eating<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>obesity<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>insulin resistance<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>inflammation<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>erratic blood sugar<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>gut issues<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">may experience improvements in mental clarity, mood, and executive function when these underlying issues improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And this aligns with patient experiences:<br>Many describe feeling \u201cmore focused,\u201d \u201cless scattered,\u201d and \u201cless driven by cravings\u201d after starting a GLP-1 medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is it a replacement for standard ADHD treatment?<br><strong>Absolutely not.<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>But for the right patient, it may be a powerful <em>adjunct<\/em> therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What You Can Do Right Now to Support Your Gut\u2013Brain Axis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are actionable ways to support both your metabolic and mental health\u2014whether or not you take a GLP-1 medication.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-small-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:1000%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-92927b4a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/steadystatehealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pexels-mike-jones-8805075-1-683x1024.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3754\" style=\"width:286px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/steadystatehealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pexels-karola-g-6660705-683x1024.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3751\" style=\"width:287px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/steadystatehealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sincerely-media-3uNmV2wdaDM-unsplash-683x1024.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3752\" style=\"width:289px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Add fiber-rich foods daily<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fiber feeds good bacteria.<br>Aim for <strong>25\u201330 grams\/day<\/strong> from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>berries<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>vegetables<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>beans<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>chia or flax<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>oats<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Eat more fermented foods<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even one serving a day helps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>yogurt<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>kefir<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>kimchi<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sauerkraut<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>kombucha<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Prioritize protein and healthy fats<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They reduce blood sugar swings that worsen ADHD symptoms and cravings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Move your body gently every day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even 10 minutes changes the gut microbiome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Get 7\u20139 hours of sleep<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Poor sleep increases inflammatory gut bacteria and worsens attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Consider GLP-1 medications if you have:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>obesity<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>insulin resistance<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PCOS<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>prediabetes<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>metabolic syndrome<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ADHD symptoms worsened by metabolic instability<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A clinician trained in metabolic and whole-person care can help determine if this is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Ready to Rebalance Your Gut, Metabolism, and Mind?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/steadystatehealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pexels-anastasia-shuraeva-5705521-1024x683.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3755\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <strong>Steady State Health<\/strong>, we specialize in <strong>whole-person care<\/strong>\u2014treating metabolic health, ADHD, and women\u2019s health together, because you deserve care that sees the full picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re curious about GLP-1 medications, want support improving your gut health, or are looking for a more integrated approach to ADHD, we\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/api.leadconnectorhq.com\/widget\/booking\/15f0eKLZqHqUR24XO2VI\" class=\"ek-link\">???? Book a consultation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s create a personalized plan to help you feel clearer, lighter, and more in control of your health.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>GET IN TOUCH<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/api.leadconnectorhq.com\/widget\/booking\/15f0eKLZqHqUR24XO2VI\" style=\"color:#d2f232\"><strong>Book a Discovery Call<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thorne.com\/u\/steadystatehealth\" style=\"color:#d2f232\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><strong>Steady State Health PLLC &#8211; Dispensary | Thorne<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reference (APA 7th Edition)<br><\/strong>Patel, S., &amp; Niazi, S. K. (2025). <em>Emerging frontiers in GLP-1 therapeutics: A comprehensive evidence base<\/em>. <em>Pharmaceutics, 17<\/em>(1036). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/pharmaceutics17081036\" class=\"ek-link\"> https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/pharmaceutics17081036<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Singh, K., Aulakh, S. K., Nijjar, G. S., et al. (2024). <em>Rebalancing the gut: Glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists as a strategy for obesity and metabolic health<\/em>. <em>Cureus, 16<\/em>(7), e64738.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7759\/cureus.64738\" class=\"ek-link\"> https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7759\/cureus.64738<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visternicu, M., Rarinca, V., Halitchi, G., et al. (2024). <em>Investigating the impact of nutrition and oxidative stress on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder<\/em>. <em>Nutrients, 16<\/em>(3113).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/nu16183113\"> https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/nu16183113<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1176\/appi.neuropsych.20230226\" class=\"ek-link\">30226<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Steady State Health | 5 Min Read If you\u2019ve ever felt like your gut, mood, cravings, and focus are all tangled together\u2026you\u2019re right.They are connected\u2014deeply. 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