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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 20 January 2025
Debate
Mental Health Bill [HL]Contribution
Just this week, an interesting study in Translational Psychiatry found a very close link between the bacteria in our mouths and mental health. I spoke at Second Reading about the gut-brain axis, and these researchers are talking about the oral-brain axis. Their analysis found notable differences in the composition of oral bacteria, suggesting that the oral microbiome may play a significant role in mental well-being.
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