Dr Emily Leeming - The Life Changing Science of Gut Health
How To Academy Podcast
The Vagus Nerve: Your Second Brain Connection
The vagus nerve serves as a critical link between the brain and the gut, indicating that the gut, often referred to as the second brain, possesses its own complex nervous system vital for digestion. This connection primarily involves the transmission of signals from the gut to the brain, with approximately 90% of communication traveling upward through the vagus nerve, highlighting the gut's profound influence on the brain's function and overall health.
00:00
Transcript
Play full episode
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
