Viome
Viome uses advanced microbiome and gene expression testing to give you a personalized snapshot of your gut health and nutrition. Research shows that the gut-brain connection plays a powerful role in mood, energy, and overall mental health.
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What it does: Analyzes gut and cellular health to provide tailored food and supplement recommendations.
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Why we recommend it: Understanding how your body processes nutrition can enhance mood stability, reduce inflammation, and support a stronger foundation for mental health.
Genomind
Genomind focuses on genetic testing specifically for mental health treatment. It provides clinicians and clients with information about how your unique genetic makeup can influence your response to medications, supplements, and therapeutic approaches.
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What it does: Tests for genetic markers that affect how your body metabolizes mental health medications.
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Why we recommend it: If you’ve struggled with finding the right medication or treatment fit, Genomind can provide valuable guidance to make care more precise and effective.
Psychobiotics
Have you ever felt butterflies in your stomach? What about an upset stomach while nervous or a gut in your chest feeling when scared? There is no denying the fact that our brain is directly connected via neural pathways to our gut. And new research from UCLA, Harvard, etc. have dubbed a new term Psychobiotics to illustrate how probiotics affect our mood.
I have compiled a list of Probiotics that are shown to be effective for regulating mood.
Lactobacillus helveticus
Purpose:
Reduces levels of stress hormones and helps with anxiety and depression
Brands:
Probaclac SB; Probiotic Caps by Premier Research Labs; Bowel MGRx™ by Welltrients; Jarro-Dophilus EPS
Bifidobacterium longum
Normalizes anxiety and depression
Brands:
Jarro-Dophilus EPS; Kefir; Probaclac; Probiotic Caps by Premier Research Labs; Bowel MGRx™ by Welltrients
Lactobacillus Rhamnosus
Purpose:
Reduces stress, alleviates OCD behavior
Brands:
Kefir; Probaclac; Jarro-Dophilus EPS; Bowel MGRx™ by Welltrients
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Purpose:
Help send the message to the brain that happy chemicals are alive in the gut
Brands:
Probaclac; Jarro-Dophilus EPS; Kefir; Probiotic Caps by Premier Research Labs; Bowel MGRx™ by Welltrients
Lactobacillus brevis
Bifidobacterium infantis
Purpose:
Reduces depression and increases brain chemical norepinephrine, which is linked with well-being
Brands:
VSL#3; Probiotic Caps by Premier Research Labs; Bowel MGRx™ by Welltrients