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The gut-brain axis doesn't just talk about digestion
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1. The gut-brain axis is the communication pathway
This connection is made up of two nervous systems: the enteric (cerebral) sends signals through neurotransmitters such as serotonin, the autonomic the transmission takes place through the longest nerve in the body, the vagus nerve, which is the main nerve between the gut and the brain. The signals transmitted to the gut-brain axis are largely generated by microorganisms living in the gut. The gut communicates with the brain in several ways.2. The gut microbiome plays a role
In addition, the cumulative number of unique genes in the gut microbiome is 100 times greater than in the human genome (P.B. Considering this, you would think we have more bacteria in us than humans. Microbiomes synthesize vitamins (especially K and B) and process biologically active compounds with a pro-health effect (e.g. fiber fermentation). Studies over the past few years have shown that food microbiomes play a role in basic neurogenerative processes such as blood-brain barrier formation, myasthesis, modogenesis and microbesitting, and that many additional aspects of food pathogenesis exist.3. The gut microbiome is the way it communicates with the brain
While it's not that simple, in a way, it is true. How can a microbiome communicate with the central nervous system? The gut microbiota sends signals to the brain using metabolites it produces, such as short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). Do these small gut bacteria reach our brain directly with the message they want to convey?4. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)
Short-chain fatty acids are probably the most thoroughly studied molecules in terms of the effect of gut microflora on the host's energy metabolism and appetite. Local in the gut SCFAs are able to increase the production and release of serotonin (Ch.S. Fukumoto et al., 2003). OMahony et al. 2015).5. Order in the gut is order in the head?
Johnson 2020; G. Specific strains of bacteria have been identified that are particularly important in mood disorders. Benton, C. Brown 2007). What happens in the gut can affect our mood. Sharon et al. 2016). In one study, supplementation with the probiotic Lactobacillus casei significantly improved mood in participants whose well-being was initially at its lowest level (D. Williams, A. However, it turns out that the microbiota can also affect behavior, appetite, and even personality.6. The state of our intestines and our personality
Interestingly, in the study, probiotic supplementation showed an inverse correlation with the diversity and composition of gut microbiota, as well as anxiety and stress (K.V.-A. Overall, however, the results give a new dimension to our understanding of personality. Scientists don't know which side the relationship is going to work in, which is not surprising. Johnson 2020). In fact, the study showed a reverse correlation between probiotics supplementation and intestinal microbiote diversity, as does fear and stress. In addition, research suggests that the interaction between the two microbes depends on which side of the relationship they observe.7. The state of our intestines and choices and food preferences
More and more evidence is supporting the role of gut microbes in regulating the host's food intake and appetite. The soft evidence indicating a link between dietary preferences and the composition of its microflora may be an interesting study of chocolate appetites (J. Maley, C. A. Their survival is ultimately dependent on the survival of the human body. Alcock, D. C. Aktipis 2014; M. Van de Wouw, et al., 2017). The soft proof indicating the relationship between food preferences, and the makeup of the microbiota of its diet may be interesting research on chocolate ap appetit.
