{"id":225140,"date":"2026-06-24T15:13:54","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T13:13:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microbiome-center.nl\/brain-mood-behavior\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T15:13:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T13:13:55","slug":"brain-mood-behavior","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/microbiome-center.nl\/en\/brain-mood-behavior\/","title":{"rendered":"Brain, mood &#038; behavior"},"content":{"rendered":"<style id=\"divi-off-canvas-hide-on-load\">\n[data-interaction-target=\"zwocqpy6qf\"] { display: none !important; }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section preset--module--divi-section--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_pb_row_nested et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-heading--divi-font--hp5h6dj--gc9tzoiyo4\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Brain, mood & behavior<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p class=\"p1\">More and more research points to a link between the microbiome and the brain. Through the so-called gut-brain axis, the intestines and the nervous system are constantly connected to each other. Gut bacteria produce substances that can affect processes in the brain, while stress, emotions, and neurological processes can in turn affect gut function.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Changes in the microbiome are studied in a variety of neurological and mental health conditions, including depression, autism, Parkinson's, dementia and Alzheimer's disease.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">In the video, Dr. Pereira explains how the gut-brain axis works and what role the microbiome may play in psychological complaints and neurological disorders.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"microbiome_video_module_0 microbiome_video_module et_pb_module\"><div class=\"microbiome_video_module__inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/microbiome-center.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-06-12-om-13.44.00-scaled.png);\" class=\"microbiome_video_module_background\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_video_overlay_hover\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-video_url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YXvDwvDxTjc?si=sllo1xsRlKemTQKH\" class=\"et_pb_video_play microbiome_video_module_button\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"microbiome_video_module_description\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_grid_section preset--module--divi-section--default\" id=\"depressie\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Depression and mood complaints<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p class=\"p1\">Depression is a mental illness that affects feelings, thoughts, and mood. People with depression often feel gloomy for a long time, experience less pleasure in daily activities and regularly suffer from a lack of energy or motivation. Depression is usually spoken of when these symptoms persist for at least two weeks.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">In people with depression, differences have been found in the composition of the microbiome. In addition, certain substances produced by gut bacteria, such as short-chain fatty acids, are being investigated for their potential impact on brain functions. As a result, interest in the role of the microbiome in depressive symptoms is growing.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_grid_section preset--module--divi-section--default\" id=\"autisme\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_2 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Autism<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p class=\"p1\">Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects the processing of information in the brain. Characteristic are differences in social interaction, communication and behavior. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Research shows that abnormalities in the microbiome are more often found in people with autism. In addition, there are indications that intestinal complaints and increased permeability of the intestinal wall are more common. As a result, more and more research is being done into the possible role of the microbiome in autism.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_grid_section preset--module--divi-section--default\" id=\"parkinson\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_3 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Parkinson's<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p class=\"p1\">Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder in which certain nerve cells in the brain are gradually damaged. This causes complaints such as vibrations, stiffness and problems with movement. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">It is striking that many people with Parkinson's experience intestinal complaints, such as constipation, years before the onset of movement problems. In addition, various studies have found abnormalities in the composition of the microbiome that seem to be related to the severity of the symptoms. This has led to a lot of research into the relationship between Parkinson's and the gut microbiome.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_grid_section preset--module--divi-section--default\" id=\"dementie\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_4 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Dementia<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p class=\"p1\">Dementia is a collective term for various conditions in which the brain is less and less able to process information. Memory problems, changes in behavior and problems with thinking and planning are common. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Research shows that people with dementia, and especially Alzheimer's disease, can have differences in the composition of their microbiome compared to healthy individuals. In addition, certain bacterial substances are more often found in patients with dementia. These findings point to a possible relationship between the gut microbiome and the onset or course of dementia.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_grid_section preset--module--divi-section--default\" id=\"alzheimer\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_5 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Alzheimer's disease<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p class=\"p1\">Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. The condition is characterized by a gradual decline in memory, thinking ability, and daily functioning. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Research shows that people with Alzheimer's may have differences in the composition of their microbiome compared to healthy individuals. In addition, certain bacteria and bacterial substances have been found more often in brain tissue of deceased Alzheimer's patients. These findings suggest that the gut microbiome may play a role in the onset and progression of Alzheimer's disease.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_6 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section preset--module--divi-section--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_6 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Ready to discover what your microbiome is saying?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Already 20,000+ people have opted for an analysis with personal guidance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper preset--module--divi-button--default_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_flex_module button_outline_white preset--module--divi-button--default\" href=\"https:\/\/microbiome-center.nl\/en\/discover-how-microbiome-therapy-works\/\">Find out how it works<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_1_wrapper preset--module--divi-button--default_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_1 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_flex_module button_white preset--module--divi-button--default\" href=\"https:\/\/microbiome-center.nl\/en\/start-your-journey\/\">Start your journey<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_7 et_pb_section et_pb_section--fixed et_section_regular et_flex_section et-interaction-target-zwocqpy6qf preset--module--divi-section--default\" data-interaction-trigger=\"7hv7hq8l9z\" data-interaction-target=\"zwocqpy6qf\" id=\"video_canvas\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_flex_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\"><div class=\"et_pb_icon_0 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module video_close\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf057<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_module\" id=\"microbiome_center_video_iframe\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\uf057<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":709,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":235,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"doelgroep":[91],"class_list":["post-225140","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","doelgroep-private-individual"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Brain, mood &amp; 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