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The Gut-Brain Connection: How Hunger Signals Get Sent
42:51 - 51:25 (08:33)
The neurons in our gut signal the brain when our stomachs are empty, which can drive our desire to eat, while neurons in the gut can also inform the brain about how to control the digestive tract. Intermittent fasting has also been shown to have positive effects on various aspects of health according to recent studies.
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The human body is essentially a long tube, starting at the mouth and ending at the anus, and contains various sphincters along the way that regulate the flow of materials.
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The human body is essentially a long tube, starting at the mouth and ending at the anus, and contains various sphincters along the way that regulate the flow of materials. The brain and spinal cord are also tubes, with ventricles allowing for fluid movement throughout the central nervous system.
ChapterThe Gut-Brain Connection: How Hunger Signals Get Sent
EpisodeHow to Optimize Your Brain-Body Function & Health
PodcastHuberman Lab
Piezo receptors in the gut signal to the brain when it's empty, which stimulates neurons in the hypothalamus, driving the desire to eat food.
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Piezo receptors in the gut signal to the brain when it's empty, which stimulates neurons in the hypothalamus, driving the desire to eat food. Concentrating on sensing the neurons in your gut can help determine how full you are, and intermittent fasting has shown positive health effects on liver, brain, and overall health according to studies.