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Your Gut Is Also A Brain

Stuff You Should Know

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Gut-Brain Connection: Unveiling the Axis

This chapter delves into the gut-brain microbiome axis, exploring how the enteric nervous system independently manages digestion while also interacting with the central nervous system. It highlights the reciprocal communication between the gut and the brain, suggesting that digestive health may significantly influence mental well-being and conditions like IBS.

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