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- 4. Short-chain fatty acid important for brain function
- 5. Neurotransmitter reducing fear and anxiety
- 6. Short-chain fatty acids produced by gut microbes
- 7. Plant chemicals found in cocoa and green tea
- 9. Tiny organisms living in the gut
- 11. Fats found in oily fish and beneficial for brain health
- 12. Amino acid converted into serotonin
- 13. Brain activity related to pleasure and motivation
- 15. Fibers that promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria
- 17. Cells responsible for transmitting information in the brain
- 18. Live bacteria promoting gut health
- 19. Chemicals involved in fat absorption and brain function
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- 1. Immune response associated with various brain disorders
- 2. Probiotics influencing mental health
- 3. Prebiotic fibers beneficial for gut health
- 8. Large nerve connecting gut and brain
- 10. System protecting the body from pathogens
- 14. Process that enhances foods like yogurt and sauerkraut
- 16. Neurotransmitter linked to happiness and mood regulation