Chapter
The Gut-Brain Axis: How the Gut Communicates with the Brain
08:02 - 17:57 (09:55)
The gut communicates with the brain by way of nerve cells that reside in the digestive tract and the central nervous system, which influences our thoughts and emotions, affecting our motivations, desires, and behaviors related to food and interactions with others.
Clips
This podcast episode explores the communication between the gut and brain through peripheral nervous system components and the role of neurons in the gut in releasing neurochemicals that can influence our behavior and interactions.
08:02 - 13:07 (05:05)
Summary
This podcast episode explores the communication between the gut and brain through peripheral nervous system components and the role of neurons in the gut in releasing neurochemicals that can influence our behavior and interactions.
ChapterThe Gut-Brain Axis: How the Gut Communicates with the Brain
EpisodeHow to Enhance Your Gut Microbiome for Brain & Overall Health
PodcastHuberman Lab
The digestive tract is composed of little niches and hair-like cellular processes called microvilli that are able to push things along.
13:07 - 17:57 (04:49)
Summary
The digestive tract is composed of little niches and hair-like cellular processes called microvilli that are able to push things along. The microbiota reside within these microvilli and certain behaviors and experiences can affect the microenvironments, making certain bacteria more likely to thrive than others.