Called the 'Second Brain' - having the second largest number of neurons besides our brain, our gut is connected to the brain via the Gut-Brain Axis (GBA). This is why we have “butterflies” in our stomach when we are nervous.
Unfortunately, people with ADHD suffer from various gut issues, including chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Individuals with ADHD may also suffer from gut dysbiosis - a phenomenon where bacterial diversity is low and the amount of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria is unbalanced in the intestinal tract.
Interestingly, research shows that treating the gut with Neurobiotics can help balance neurotransmitters, significantly improving the quality of life of those with ADHD.