The gut brain connection  describes the two-way communication network between your digestive system and your brain. This communication occurs via: The vagus nerve The enteric nervous system Hormonal signalling Immune pathways The gut microbiome Your gut is often referred to as the “second brain” because it contains millions of neurons and produces a significant proportion of serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in mood regulation. Research into the gut brain axis continues

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