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Even though social ties are essential for the health and well-being of social animals like humans and other primates, there is growing evidence that the gut microbiome, through the so-called gut-brain axis, is similarly vital for both our physical and mental wellbeing
Despite the fact that social relationships are crucial for the health and well-being of social animals like humans and other primates, there is mounting evidence that the gut microbiome, via the so-called gut-brain axis, is equally important for both our physical and mental wellbeing
Social connections are essential for good health and wellbeing in social animals, such as ourselves and other primates. There is also increasing evidence that the gut microbiome – through the so-called 'gut-brain axis' – plays a key role in our physical and mental health and that bacteria can be transmitted socially, for example through touch.
Scientists found that good bacteria in sociable monkeys had stronger immune system and anti-inflammatory properties