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Gut Bacteria's Effect on the Brain
09:05 - 14:12 (05:06)
The bacteria in our gut communicates with the brain through the Vegas nerve and affects our behavior, even causing us to stop what we're doing in response to a threat.
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The brain and the enteric nervous system are interconnected, and during fight or flight mode, the brain can send signals to the enteric nervous system to shut down other bodily functions and focus on the immediate danger.
09:05 - 11:20 (02:14)
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The brain and the enteric nervous system are interconnected, and during fight or flight mode, the brain can send signals to the enteric nervous system to shut down other bodily functions and focus on the immediate danger.
ChapterGut Bacteria's Effect on the Brain
EpisodeYour Gut Is Also A Brain
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Research shows that the bacteria in your gut can communicate with your brain and contribute to changes in behavior through the gut-brain microbiota axis.
11:20 - 13:12 (01:52)
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Research shows that the bacteria in your gut can communicate with your brain and contribute to changes in behavior through the gut-brain microbiota axis. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are a major part of this communication system between the gut and the brain.
ChapterGut Bacteria's Effect on the Brain
EpisodeYour Gut Is Also A Brain
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Short chain fatty acids, natural byproducts of high-fiber diets, and play a significant role in the digestive tract.
13:12 - 14:12 (00:59)
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Short chain fatty acids, natural byproducts of high-fiber diets, and play a significant role in the digestive tract. They are also known to produce less odorous gas compared to other foods.