Bacteria in the intestine, some of which may influence how you score on verbal and mathematical tests NOBEASTSOFIERCE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
The levels of certain bacteria in our guts have been linked to varying degrees of intelligence, as determined by scores on verbal and mathematical tests. But whether people could take supplements that change their gut bacteria and improve these skills is unclear.
Several studies have linked the mix of bacteria in the gut, or the gut microbiome, to memory or the ability to learn. But this could be down to people’s level of …
