​What our gut microbes can teach us about health

​Presented by Dr. Emeran A Mayer MD; Distinguished Research Professor at UCLA; Director of Oppenheimer Center for Neurobiology of Stress & Resilience at UCLA

​Does Increased Stress Responsiveness Increase Your Health Risk? 

​Increased stress responsiveness is a trait found in both healthy individuals and those with chronic diseases, such as gastrointestinal disorders. It is linked to changes in the brain, immune system, and gut microbiome. In healthy individuals, it heightens disease risk when exposed to environmental stress, while in patients, it can worsen symptoms and disease progression. This talk will explore how identifying those with this trait can help personalize treatments for better outcomes.