Christine is a Nutritionist and Registered Nurse and works as a Clinical Application Specialist at Microba. Christine has a passion for chronic disease prevention and further understanding the association between the microbiome and disease. She has worked in a number of settings ranging from clinical through to public health nutrition and is a board director on Nutrition Australia's National Board.
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In this episode we cover
- What serotonin is commonly known for
- It’s other, fascinating not so known properties
- How serotonin is produced in the gut
- How serotonin affects gut motility
- Serotonin’s influence on pathogens and vice versa
- How to increase serotonin production
- What negatively impacts serotonin production
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Show notes
- Serotonin - more than a mood regulator
- @christine_stewart_
nutritionist - Microba
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