The overall tone shows genuine interest and support for the study, with examples like mentions of 'relationship between microbiome and loneliness,' and discussions about how social behaviors may influence gut health through the gut-brain axis, highlighting both curiosity and potential for future health interventions.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions support the study’s findings, emphasizing the link between gut microbiome diversity and social/emotional traits.
InterestHigh interest
The topic sparks curiosity due to its novelty and implications for health and well-being, shown through phrases like 'incredible' and 'surprising.'
EngagementModerate engagement
Participants reference the study’s methods and broader impacts, such as the gut-brain axis, indicating thoughtful engagement.
ImpactModerate impact
Several comments suggest that recognizing connections between social traits and gut health could influence health practices or future research directions.
Abstract in brief
The study explored how loneliness and wisdom are linked to the diversity and composition of gut microbes, finding that less loneliness and higher wisdom, compassion, social support, and engagement are associated with a richer and more diverse gut microbiome.
Using self-report measures and fecal sample analysis, the results showed that positive social and emotional traits correlate with greater microbial diversity, which is generally good for health.
The findings suggest that improving traits like compassion and wisdom could potentially help reduce loneliness and promote better health outcomes through changes in the gut microbiome, opening avenues for future interventions.]
A @UCSD study investigated the association of loneliness & wisdom with the gut #microbiome
Higher levels of wisdom, compassion & engagement were found to be associated with more diverse microbiomes. Loneliness was associated with dampened diversity.
https://t.co/Pk6CbAxvjJ
Association of #Loneliness and Wisdom With Gut Microbial Diversity and Composition #MentalHealth #NeuroScience #
Mar 30, 2021 · 31 likes · 36 shares · 4,025 followersView post →
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Kristina Campbell, microbiome science writer
@bykriscampbell · X
Ok cool, gut microbiota diversity is associated with ratings of loneliness vs. social engagement / wisdom.
Seems likely that the behaviors leading to these feelings influenced the diversity of gut microbes, rather than gut microbes shaping feelings...
https://t.co/KM33wZ0up8
Mar 30, 2021 · 17 likes · 1 share · 13,960 followersView post →
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Robert Battat MD
@BattatMD4IBD · X
I think this is incredibly interesting:
Relationship between #microbiome and #loneliness #wisdom from @UCSDHealth
@DCharabaty @IBD_FloMD @BolandBrigid @doc_ibd
https://t.co/b0FkAbHcc1
Association of Loneliness and Wisdom With Gut Microbial Diversity and Composition: An Exploratory Study https://t.co/Q93CRMgTD5 - we have variables, and we have other variables, so... regression? https://t.co/NYOHKnqlji
Mar 27, 2021 · 13 likes · 4 shares · 40,424 followersView post →
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Dr. Mark JS Miller
@docmmiller · X
How the Gut-Brain Axis may affect & even drive Loneliness and Wisdom. Further, it is possible that these brain activities may affect the #microbiome Check it out #probiotics #diet #prebiotic
https://t.co/MnQkIyzaKe @Doctor_Emi_ @DrPeterBagshaw @DrTomMartinPhD @DrKristieLeong
Mar 29, 2021 · 12 likes · 8 shares · 5,037 followersView post →
Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses gut microbiota, C. diff infections, and fecal microbiota transplantation, highlighting the importance of microbial diversity for health and potential social and…
This video discusses a study exploring how loneliness and wisdom relate to gut microbiome diversity, showing that positive social traits are linked to healthier, more diverse gut bacteria, which can benefit overall…
Mükemmel çalışma lütfen göz atın:
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Water From Air
@MoistureVapor8r · X
RT @daniel_kraft: A @UCSD study investigated the association of loneliness & wisdom with the gut #microbiome
Higher levels of wisdom, com…
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Dr. Cas
@drcas_md · X
A recent study by @FrontiersIn found that people with greater microbial diversity in the gut experienced lower levels of loneliness and higher levels of wisdom, compassion, social support and engagement! https://t.co/IA6qNbz1xy
#DrCasMD https://t.co/WtLqL7OPlR
Quien dijera que, detrás de la actitud aparentemente revanchista ante persona tóxica, de decirle "Come caca", puede haber una benéfica intención para mejorar su flora, y por tanto, sus humores.
Somos lo que comemos, siempre que no lo vomitemos. https://t.co/w4vBnDk5Fq
A recent study's results are the first to show an association between low alpha-diversity and loneliness. This research is especially important given that loneliness has sharply increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Link to the full publication - https://t.co/MNTo2qBmwR
Aug 31, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 46 followersView post →
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SEMiPYP
@SEMiPYP · X
Association of Loneliness and Wisdom With Gut Microbial Diversity and Composition: An Exploratory Study by Tanya T. Nguyen et al. ⤵️ https://t.co/p9v50aJpzT @FrontPsychiatry #microbiota #loneliness #wisdom https://t.co/npDIrIvMhI
Aug 30, 2021 · 2 likes · 1,593 followersView post →
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Tyrone Williams
@ImmuneHack · X
Wise & lonely is an unlikely combination as study shows that the wise are rarely lonely & the lonely are rarely wise because those with wisdom & loneliness appear to have differences in the microbial diversity of their gut . https://t.co/1KghaOqO4v
#InTheNews Chronic loneliness decreases diversity of gut bacteria -->Association of Loneliness and Wisdom With Gut Microbial Diversity and Composition: An Exploratory Study #loneliness #immunity https://t.co/3iVenm0CqX https://t.co/FIPnEsedr2
Association of Loneliness and Wisdom With Gut Microbial Diversity and Composition: An Exploratory Study by Tanya T. Nguyen et al. ⤵️ https://t.co/9hm4WhtYlc @FrontPsychiatry #Microbiota #Lonliness https://t.co/dXJxtfPSue
Apr 20, 2021 · 1 like · 1,593 followersView post →
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Miguel Ángel Sogorb
@MASogorb · X
¿Una flora intestinal específica de la gente sabia?
https://t.co/hFYUQHT7GE
Más información:
Association of Loneliness and Wisdom With Gut Microbial Diversity and Composition: An Exploratory Study
https://t.co/17GbI9Mldl
"Association of Loneliness and Wisdom With Gut Microbial Diversity and Composition: An Exploratory Study" on Frontiers in Psychiatry. There was a time when the exploration of hypothesis and preliminary results were just argument of chat in pub. Now, you find publications. Sadly!
Surprising and unexpected association: Loneliness and Wisdom With Gut Microbial Diversity and Composition. https://t.co/arbGBhInNo
Apr 14, 2021 · 1 like · 3,816 followersView post →
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Robert Battat MD
@BattatMD4IBD · X
I think this is incredibly interesting:
Relationship between #microbiome and #loneliness #wisdom from @UCSDHealth
@DCharabaty @IBD_FloMD @BolandBrigid @doc_ibd
https://t.co/b0FkAbHcc1
Association of Loneliness and Wisdom With Gut Microbial Diversity and Composition: An Exploratory Study by Tanya T. Nguyen et al. ⤵️ https://t.co/p9v50aJpzT @FrontPsychiatry #microbiota #loneliness #wisdom https://t.co/QUKt0PRMRi
'Association of Loneliness and Wisdom With Gut Microbial Diversity and Composition'
lower levels of loneliness & higher levels of wisdom, compassion, social support & engagement were associated w/ greater gut microbiome phylogenetic richness & diversity.
https://t.co/vhLwf18BOq
https://t.co/7IqHas8ZSq What would be interesting to note is how increased social interactions lead to a diverse microbiome and if physical is same as virtual. #mood
Association of Loneliness and Wisdom With Gut Microbial Diversity and Composition: An Exploratory Study https://t.co/ZVf0PqTgLV @FrontiersIn @FrontPsychol
A @UCSD study investigated the association of loneliness & wisdom with the gut #microbiome
Higher levels of wisdom, compassion & engagement were found to be associated with more diverse microbiomes. Loneliness was associated with dampened diversity.
https://t.co/Pk6CbAxvjJ
@AlperHasanoglu hocam, günümüzde pozitif bilim aşağıdaki gibi araştırmalar ile zaten zihnimizin beynimizden ibaret olmadığını biyolojik olarak açıklamıyor mu? Böyle araştırmalara rağmen, hala ruh kavramına ihtiyaç var mı?
https://t.co/Ldag6B9hUE
RT @DIEBO37: Association of #Loneliness and Wisdom With Gut Microbial Diversity and Composition #MentalHealth #NeuroScience #
Mar 31, 2021 · 36 shares · 3,416 followersView post →
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Saeid Dibaei
@Diba_Saeid · X
RT @DIEBO37: Association of #Loneliness and Wisdom With Gut Microbial Diversity and Composition #MentalHealth #NeuroScience #
Mar 31, 2021 · 36 shares · 4,746 followersView post →
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Liam Oliver
@LiamOliverNutri · X
Association of Loneliness and Wisdom With Gut Microbial Diversity and Composition: An Exploratory Study https://t.co/piVcdzwpBg
Mar 31, 2021 · 1 like · 2,167 followersView post →
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sarah Jensen
@sunbeamuk · X
Cultivate connections & knowledge for healthy microbiome & happier host! Frontiers | Association of Loneliness and Wisdom With Gut Microbial Diversity and Composition: An Exploratory Study | Psychiatry #microbiome #connection https://t.co/LIb5yRYqDU
RT @DIEBO37: Association of #Loneliness and Wisdom With Gut Microbial Diversity and Composition #MentalHealth #NeuroScience #
Mar 31, 2021 · 36 shares · 30,348 followersView post →
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@Nc1cFcGlpVc8vys · X
RT @DIEBO37: Association of #Loneliness and Wisdom With Gut Microbial Diversity and Composition #MentalHealth #NeuroScience #
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Akram Talhouk
@akram_talhouk · X
RT @DIEBO37: Association of #Loneliness and Wisdom With Gut Microbial Diversity and Composition #MentalHealth #NeuroScience #
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George
@37Obeid · X
RT @DIEBO37: Association of #Loneliness and Wisdom With Gut Microbial Diversity and Composition #MentalHealth #NeuroScience #
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Alison
@Alison1Eve · X
RT @DIEBO37: Association of #Loneliness and Wisdom With Gut Microbial Diversity and Composition #MentalHealth #NeuroScience #
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@Maha1OB · X
RT @DIEBO37: Association of #Loneliness and Wisdom With Gut Microbial Diversity and Composition #MentalHealth #NeuroScience #
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George Obeid
@_Georgeobeid · X
Association of #Loneliness and Wisdom With Gut Microbial Diversity and Composition #MentalHealth #NeuroScience #
Mar 30, 2021 · 31 likes · 36 shares · 4,025 followersView post →
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Kristina Campbell, microbiome science writer
@bykriscampbell · X
Ok cool, gut microbiota diversity is associated with ratings of loneliness vs. social engagement / wisdom.
Seems likely that the behaviors leading to these feelings influenced the diversity of gut microbes, rather than gut microbes shaping feelings...
https://t.co/KM33wZ0up8
Mar 30, 2021 · 17 likes · 1 share · 13,960 followersView post →
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Janine @ Kfibre
@Kfibre1 · X
RT @simonCAMedit: "We found that lower levels of loneliness and higher levels of wisdom, compassion, social support and engagement were ass…
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Consumers Association Penang
@consumer_penang · X
RT @docmmiller: How the Gut-Brain Axis may affect & even drive Loneliness and Wisdom. Further, it is possible that these brain activities m…
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dinostavern
@hmtozcetin · X
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MRG/MikAnton
@Geofex · X
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Kristie Leong M.D.
@DrKristieLeong · X
RT @docmmiller: How the Gut-Brain Axis may affect & even drive Loneliness and Wisdom. Further, it is possible that these brain activities m…
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grnbee
@grnbee · X
RT @docmmiller: How the Gut-Brain Axis may affect & even drive Loneliness and Wisdom. Further, it is possible that these brain activities m…
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#NatureIsTheCure #ImmunesHealth
@natisthecure3 · X
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Ganjasmoker
@GanjasmokerCb · X
RT @docmmiller: How the Gut-Brain Axis may affect & even drive Loneliness and Wisdom. Further, it is possible that these brain activities m…
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Dr. Tom Martin (Ph.D.)
@DrTomMartinPhD · X
RT @docmmiller: How the Gut-Brain Axis may affect & even drive Loneliness and Wisdom. Further, it is possible that these brain activities m…
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Dr. Mark JS Miller
@docmmiller · X
How the Gut-Brain Axis may affect & even drive Loneliness and Wisdom. Further, it is possible that these brain activities may affect the #microbiome Check it out #probiotics #diet #prebiotic
https://t.co/MnQkIyzaKe @Doctor_Emi_ @DrPeterBagshaw @DrTomMartinPhD @DrKristieLeong
Mar 29, 2021 · 12 likes · 8 shares · 5,037 followersView post →
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Pablo Castañeda
@Smart_Sapiens · X
Parece existir relación entre la microbiota y la soledad. https://t.co/LVlwVo5wYK
Mar 28, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 3,420 followersView post →
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Anindya Chanda
@ChandaAnindya · X
You socially distance researchers for long and look what happens
RT @WiringTheBrain: Association of Loneliness and Wisdom With Gut Microbial Diversity and Composition: An Exploratory Study https://t.co/Q9…
Mar 27, 2021 · 4 shares · 40,424 followersView post →
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Daniel Martínez (dmartimarti - bsky - social)
@dan_martimarti · X
"Saving throw for Wisdom"
Gets a 1.
"Oh no! You end up with a very bad and low diversity microbiome. And your loneliness increases."
https://t.co/UFThqvdfV8
Mar 27, 2021 · 20 shares · 677 followersView post →
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Kevin Mitchell
@WiringTheBrain · X
Association of Loneliness and Wisdom With Gut Microbial Diversity and Composition: An Exploratory Study https://t.co/Q93CRMgTD5 - we have variables, and we have other variables, so... regression? https://t.co/NYOHKnqlji
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