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How Gut Bacteria Control Your Depression Genes via Butyrate

Your gut bacteria don’t just digest food — they literally control which of your brain genes get expressed.

July 18, 2026 · 6 min · Quiet Inflammation
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How Gut Butyrate Reprograms Your Brain's Depression Genes

A compound your gut bacteria make from fiber literally changes which genes your brain expresses — and the effect compounds over time.

July 11, 2026 · 8 min · Quiet Inflammation

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