Childhood Trauma Can Impact Our Gut Bacteria

"The children with a history of early caregiving disruptions had distinctly different gut microbiomes from those raised with biological caregivers from birth. Brain scans of all the children also showed that brain activity patterns were correlated with certain bacteria. For example, the children raised by parents had increased gut microbiome diversity, which is linked to the prefrontal cortex, a region of the brain known to help regulate emotions."

Food and nutrition is such an important part of childhood development. I think about how clients I have worked with often complain of stomach issues, and nothing feeling well. This article is quite compelling in what our brain and stomachs are actually developing into when going through a traumatic experience during early childhood. Great article, and interesting ideas for further research on the topic of physical health in relation to trauma.