11/23/2025
đź’Š Pill for the Brain, Pain for the Gut?
Is Your Antidepressant Trashing Your Gut Health?
đź§ When Feeling Better Hurts Elsewhere
If you’re taking medication to feel better mentally but your digestion is falling apart — bloating, nausea, constipation, or that constant stomach discomfort — it’s not all in your head. Antidepressants, while often prescribed for mental health, can quietly disrupt the gut microbiome, leading to inflammation, digestive issues, and even worsened mood over time
At Axios Health & Wellness, we focus on uncovering the root cause of your symptoms. Sometimes, what looks like depression or anxiety can actually stem from hormonal imbalances — and since your gut and brain are in constant communication, medications can further shake up this delicate system. We carefully evaluate all of these factors to help you feel better.
🔄 The Gut–Brain Axis: Your “Second Brain”
Your gut isn’t just a digestive organ — it’s home to trillions of bacteria that produce nearly 90% of your body’s serotonin, the same neurotransmitter antidepressants are designed to boost. This means your gut health plays a massive role in regulating your mood, energy, and emotional stability.
When antidepressants alter serotonin signaling, they don’t just affect your brain — they also influence gut motility, bacterial diversity, and digestive comfort. That’s why so many people, both men and women, report gut side effects such as:
Nausea or indigestion
Diarrhea or constipation
Bloating or gas
Loss of appetite or increased cravings
Abdominal pain or cramping
These are more than inconvenient symptoms — they’re signals your gut-brain connection is out of sync. Read the blog and subscribe to our weekly email
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