Short Wave You Know That Gut Feeling You Have?...
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Dec 13, 2022 Have you ever felt butterflies in your stomach? This podcast explores the fascinating connection between your gut and brain. From the evolutionary journey of the gut to the communication pathways that influence our emotions, the discussion dives deep into how gut health ties to mental health conditions like anxiety and autism. Research revealing gut bacteria's surprising role in neurological diseases such as Parkinson's adds another layer. Get ready to rethink the impact of your diet on your overall health!
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Gut-Brain Co-evolution
- The gut and brain are tightly connected, co-evolving over time.
- A more complex diet led to a more sophisticated gut and nervous system.
The Gut's Nervous System
- The gut has its own nervous system, the enteric nervous system, with millions of neurons.
- It can operate independently of the brain but still receives messages.
Communication Highways
- The gut and brain communicate through nerves, including the vagus nerve.
- The vagus nerve primarily sends messages from the gut to the brain.