How Gut Microbes Shape Cognitive and Mental Health: Clinical Applications from the GI-MAP
Emerging research continues to demonstrate that gut microbial balance plays a critical role in brain and nervous system health. Through the gut–brain axis, microbes influence inflammation and neurotransmitter signaling — impacting cognition, mood, and neurological function.
In this webinar, Lisa Pomeroy will discuss the role of the gut microbiome in brain health. Dr. Pomeroy will explore proposed mechanisms, clinical considerations, and what specific organisms and findings practitioners should pay attention to when working with patients struggling with cognitive decline, mood instability, or neurological conditions.
What You’ll Learn
- Gut-brain axis fundamentals
- How substances produced by gut microbes affect the brain (for better or worse)
- What specific microbes on the GI-MAP test can influence brain health (positively or negatively)
- How alterations in SCFAs and bile acids can impact brain health and how the StoolOMX add-on test can help identify these imbalances
This session is ideal for practitioners who want a science-based review of gut–brain connections and wish to integrate microbiome interpretation more effectively in patient care.
Lisa Pomeroy, Clinical Educator
Lisa Pomeroy is a traditional naturopath with extensive training in functional medicine, lab test interpretation, and gut microbiome balancing through the Kalish Institute, The Microbiome Restoration Center, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN), Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), Functional Medicine University (FMU), and others.
The opinions expressed in this presentation are the author's own. Information is provided for informational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for personal advice provided by a doctor or other qualified health care professional. Patients should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing a health or fitness problem or disease. Patients should always consult with a doctor or other health care professional for medical advice or information about diagnosis and treatment.