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# The Mind-Gut Connection: How the Hidden Conversation Within Our Bodies Impacts Our Mood, Our Choices, and Our Overall Health

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Review: Sets the standard for user friendly, informative, and science based microbiome book for wide audience - There is sure no shortage of trade books on the microbiome and the list of books is bound to proliferate given the popularity of the topic. This book separates itself from the pack in a number of ways. First, Dr Mayer is one of the select group of scientists worldwide whose work has helped fuel research into what we know about the microbiome and its importance to our health. While other scientists saw painful medical disorders like irritable bowel syndrome as a “psychiatric disorder” Dr Mayer was conducting research showing that the brain has a far more powerful and complex role in tipping the balance between health and illness than just governing our mental wellbeing. Because he knows what he is talking about, the reader can feel confident that the material is accurate, trust worthy, and backed by evidence tested in rigorous laboratory settings. This is no small feat among the growing number of books chock full of half-truths, exaggerations, and outright inaccuracies that make it hard for the reader to separate fact from fiction. Second, Dr Mayer emphasizes the importance not only of how our mood, behaviors like our activity level and what we eat and drink, and mindset can impact the collection of microbes that colonize the human body but how our microbiome can in turn impact the brain. There is no other book available that covers so much terrain with such expertise and precision. Third, the book is an easy read, written in such an engaging and non-technical manner that even the person whose last science book was in 10th grade bio class will find this book a pleasure to read, making it far and away the best microbiome book out there for general audience. Finally, as a gifted clinician, Dr Mayer concludes the book with some “nuts and bolts” strategies for how to make simple lifestyle changes that put in practice what microbiome research tells us about how to optimize our health. A+: Recommend wholeheartedly -- Dr Jeffrey Lackner, Behavioral Medicine Clinic, University at Buffalo, SUNY
Review: Thumbs up - The Mind-Gut Connection is a fascinating and accessible exploration of how our gut and brain communicate and influence each other. We’ve heard the rumors, but Dr. Emeran Mayer weaves neuroscience, microbiology, and personal insight to show how gut health impacts the entire person. It affects emotions, decision-making, and overall well-being. The book is scientific and practical, offering compelling research alongside actionable tips for improving gut health. If you enjoy learning and mental health is important to you-read this.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 0062376551 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #273,453 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #26 in Healing #239 in Abdominal Disorders & Diseases (Books) #304 in Nervous System Diseases (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (3,903) |
| Dimensions  | 1 x 5.2 x 7.9 inches |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 9780062376558 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0062376558 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 320 pages |
| Publication date  | July 5, 2016 |
| Publisher  | Harper |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sets the standard for user friendly, informative, and science based microbiome book for wide audience
*by J***L on July 8, 2016*

There is sure no shortage of trade books on the microbiome and the list of books is bound to proliferate given the popularity of the topic. This book separates itself from the pack in a number of ways. First, Dr Mayer is one of the select group of scientists worldwide whose work has helped fuel research into what we know about the microbiome and its importance to our health. While other scientists saw painful medical disorders like irritable bowel syndrome as a “psychiatric disorder” Dr Mayer was conducting research showing that the brain has a far more powerful and complex role in tipping the balance between health and illness than just governing our mental wellbeing. Because he knows what he is talking about, the reader can feel confident that the material is accurate, trust worthy, and backed by evidence tested in rigorous laboratory settings. This is no small feat among the growing number of books chock full of half-truths, exaggerations, and outright inaccuracies that make it hard for the reader to separate fact from fiction. Second, Dr Mayer emphasizes the importance not only of how our mood, behaviors like our activity level and what we eat and drink, and mindset can impact the collection of microbes that colonize the human body but how our microbiome can in turn impact the brain. There is no other book available that covers so much terrain with such expertise and precision. Third, the book is an easy read, written in such an engaging and non-technical manner that even the person whose last science book was in 10th grade bio class will find this book a pleasure to read, making it far and away the best microbiome book out there for general audience. Finally, as a gifted clinician, Dr Mayer concludes the book with some “nuts and bolts” strategies for how to make simple lifestyle changes that put in practice what microbiome research tells us about how to optimize our health. A+: Recommend wholeheartedly -- Dr Jeffrey Lackner, Behavioral Medicine Clinic, University at Buffalo, SUNY

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thumbs up
*by K***K on May 7, 2025*

The Mind-Gut Connection is a fascinating and accessible exploration of how our gut and brain communicate and influence each other. We’ve heard the rumors, but Dr. Emeran Mayer weaves neuroscience, microbiology, and personal insight to show how gut health impacts the entire person. It affects emotions, decision-making, and overall well-being. The book is scientific and practical, offering compelling research alongside actionable tips for improving gut health. If you enjoy learning and mental health is important to you-read this.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I thought it was pretty good.
*by S***E on November 22, 2025*

What brought me to this book? Multiple anxiety & panic attacks that led to vomiting and then diarrhea for days, as well as an inability to eat for days. This has happened five times in three months. This is the first time this has happened to me, and I am 35 years old. I also had gallbladder surgery last year (fall of 2024) because my gallbladder decided to quit its job and die (like I once wished I could do, however a discovery of bipolar disorder and getting this diagnosis [in summer of 2024] has helped to discourage such dire thoughts. I've had an interesting, exciting, what-the-heck-is-going-on last two years... Anyways, somehow all of that led me to this book. I am a beginner in this sort of study. I started learning about the digestive system after my surgery mentioned above. There are a lot of reviews on this book and they suggest that if you're already well-informed on this topic, you might want to look elsewhere. However, since I am a beginner, I found this book to be informative and helpful in learning more about my body, my digestive system, and how it communicates with the brain. I think the author did a good job simplifying information, though it was still sometimes a lot to take in. There are a lot of words that I didn't know, and now I do. (The wonders of reading! but I did have to look them up sometimes.) He also used a lot of analogies that helped me to understand how things work in a more simplified way. I did quite a bit of highlighting and note taking in case I want to refer back to this source. Speaking of sources, after reading some reviews, it's correct that he does not include footnotes or such, which could be incredibly beneficial to some who are wanting to know where he got his details. Since I am just beginning this kind of study, I have to admit I didn't care as much. I do plan to take simple steps (probiotics, kombucha, yogurt, veggies, etc.) that are recommended in this book (to diversify my microbiome basically) and see if it helps. I'm my own experiment. Wish me luck!

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