Ep 51: Emeran Mayer on the Brain in Our Gut
Brave New World -- hosted by Vasant Dhar
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Studying the Influence of the Brain on the Heart
The speaker reflects on their initial focus on stress and emotions impacting the heart, but ultimately decides to pursue gastroenterology. They discuss their interest in the connection between the stomach and the brain, the influence of emotions on gut function, and the concept of gut peptides. They reflect on the prevailing view of the body as a mechanical system and their struggle against this dogma.
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