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The Gut MD: “95% of Serotonin is Made in the Gut!” How the Food You Eat is Tied to Anxiety & Depression

The School of Greatness

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The Vagus Nerve: A Fascinating Connection Between the Gut and the Brain

The vagus nerve is a unique nerve out of the 12 cranial nerves that extends from the brain through the chest into the abdomen, connecting the gut to the brain. This nerve plays a crucial role in absorbing information from the gut, such as immune system activity, and communicating it back to the brain. Through mechanisms like short-chain fatty acids and the vagus nerve, the gut can effectively communicate with the brain. New technology like vagal nerve stimulators can activate the vagus nerve, altering a person's functioning and speed. The vagus nerve serves as a remarkable link between gut health and brain function.

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