80-90% of serotonin in the body is made in the gut! This is why what you consume is extremely important and is directly correlated to how you feel. This process includes magnesium, zinc, selenium and iron. When you are deficient in these minerals it alters the gut microbiota and can cause depression. A great way to combat gut health issues is to drink magnesium rich water to improve bowel movements if you are constipated. Magnesium also reduces inflammation and aids in stomach acid levels in the gut along with fortifying the gut lining. Selenium protects the gut from free radical damage and stops the inflammatory response. Iron will calm inflammation in the gut and aid in production of good bacteria.
