Is Anxiety in Your Brain or in Your Gut?Approximately 18 percent of U.S. adults suffer from an anxiety disorder, characterized by apprehension and fear that can negatively affect productivity, personal relationships, and overall quality of life. (1) Pharmaceutical treatments, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and benzodiazepines, manipulate the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain.
Source: Your Gut Microbiome and Anxiety: What’s the Connection? | Chris Kresser