Chapter
The Connection Between Gut and Brain
1:09:15 - 1:16:07 (06:52)
Recent studies by Diego Borges' lab at Duke University have discovered that neurons in the gut can sense sugars, fatty acids, and amino acids, and when we consume them, signals are sent to our brain via the vagus nerve which secretes dopamine, making us want more of that thing.
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Some people have a low threshold vomit reflex due to their sensitive nature towards bitter tastes or putrid smells.
1:09:15 - 1:10:28 (01:13)
Summary
Some people have a low threshold vomit reflex due to their sensitive nature towards bitter tastes or putrid smells. The presence of amino acids and fatty acids is essential to the body rather than carbohydrate or sugar.
ChapterThe Connection Between Gut and Brain
EpisodeHow Smell, Taste & Pheromone-Like Chemicals Control You
PodcastHuberman Lab
Discover why we have a sour receptor and how it helps us to identify potentially toxic food and avoid it.
1:10:28 - 1:12:34 (02:06)
Summary
Discover why we have a sour receptor and how it helps us to identify potentially toxic food and avoid it.
ChapterThe Connection Between Gut and Brain
EpisodeHow Smell, Taste & Pheromone-Like Chemicals Control You
PodcastHuberman Lab
The mucosal lining of our gut has neurons that sense fatty acids, sugars, and amino acids, which sends a signal via the vagus nerve into our brain where it secretes dopamine, making us want more of that food.
1:12:35 - 1:16:07 (03:31)
Summary
The mucosal lining of our gut has neurons that sense fatty acids, sugars, and amino acids, which sends a signal via the vagus nerve into our brain where it secretes dopamine, making us want more of that food. This connection between our brain and gut is crucial in understanding how our eating choices are influenced.