Gastroentero-Psychiatry: Nutritional Influences on Developmental Mental Health in a Growing Crisis-View Presentation

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The presentation explored the complex interplay between diet, mental health, and the gut microbiome, coining the term "gastroenterosarchiatry." Dr. Bhagwan Bharu introduced the concept and discussed how the microbiome affects mental and physical health, emphasizing the brain-gut connection. The presentation highlighted the importance of incorporating a healthy diet into mental health treatment plans and the potential role of probiotics, prebiotics, and multivitamins in managing mental health conditions like ADHD and anxiety.<br /><br />Dr. Tan Nguyen focused on the microbiome's role in feeding, protecting, nurturing, and regulating the body. He highlighted the importance of maintaining a diverse microbiota for immune development and overall mental health. He also pointed out cultural differences in dietary approaches, particularly contrasting the American focus on nutrition with the French emphasis on food enjoyment.<br /><br />Dr. Gutierrez examined the potential benefits of specific nutraceuticals like omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in treating conditions such as ADHD and OCD, noting some promising research results. He advised that a comprehensive diet, supplemented when necessary, could fill nutritional gaps and support mental health treatment.<br /><br />Lastly, Captain Bowie addressed food deserts and insecurity, illustrating how these issues can worsen mental health conditions by limiting access to nutritious food. He discussed various government initiatives aimed at improving food availability in low-income areas, highlighting both their successes and ongoing challenges.<br /><br />Overall, the session underscored the significance of diet in mental healthcare and called for more attention to nutritional aspects in treatment plans.

Keywords

gastroenterosarchiatry

gut microbiome

mental health

diet

probiotics

prebiotics

multivitamins

ADHD

anxiety

nutraceuticals

food deserts

omega-3 fatty acids

nutritional gaps