In this lesson, we explore the link between gut health, mood, and mental health, involving the enteric nervous system and the gut-brain axis.
Explain the physiology of the link between gut health and mental health, involving the enteric nervous system (ENS) and gut-brain axis (GBA).
Describe the form and function of the enteric nervous system (ENS), its connection to the brain, why it’s called a “second brain” and its relationship to serotonin. Describe the gut-brain axis, including connections to the microbiome and vagus nerve. Explain the research-backed significance of the relationship between intestinal/digestive health and mental health.
enteric nervous system (ENS), belly brain, gut, gut-brain axis, second brain
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