Chapter
The Role of the Vagus Nerve in Emotion and Stress
1:38:25 - 1:45:54 (07:29)
The vagus nerve is responsible for pooling the conditions of your gut, heart, and breathing, and sending it as a collection of information to the brain to control emotions. Stress can alter the chemistry of your gut by shutting down the vagus nerve and disrupting gut activity.
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The vagus nerve is involved in triggering the release of dopamine, which makes you more alert and can make you seek out certain foods.
1:38:25 - 1:40:30 (02:05)
Summary
The vagus nerve is involved in triggering the release of dopamine, which makes you more alert and can make you seek out certain foods. It's not just a calming system as it's commonly portrayed in popular culture.
ChapterThe Role of the Vagus Nerve in Emotion and Stress
EpisodeHow to Optimize Your Brain-Body Function & Health
PodcastHuberman Lab
The vagus nerve is responsible for aggregating information about the body, including the gut, heart, and lungs, and communicating it to the brain to help control emotions.
1:40:30 - 1:45:54 (05:23)
Summary
The vagus nerve is responsible for aggregating information about the body, including the gut, heart, and lungs, and communicating it to the brain to help control emotions. Stress can disrupt this communication, impacting gut health and our overall sense of self.