Chapter
The Vagus nerve is a 2-way street.
1:30:01 - 1:40:30 (10:29)
The vagus nerve is not only responsible for calming one's body down but also plays a role in stimulating the brain and creating a state of alertness. Scientists are trying to uncover the function and communication system of the nerve.
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The brain is not only monitoring but also modulating back what the body needs to do.
1:30:01 - 1:33:13 (03:11)
Summary
The brain is not only monitoring but also modulating back what the body needs to do. Through associative conditioning, the neurons in the brain create associations that represent food is coming and send signals to motor neurons and salivary glands, resulting in Pavlovian response.
ChapterThe Vagus nerve is a 2-way street.
EpisodeDr. Charles Zuker: The Biology of Taste Perception & Sugar Craving
PodcastHuberman Lab
This podcast discusses how diseases once thought to be related to metabolism and physiology are now being associated with the brain due to the discovery of the connection between the gut and brain health through the gut-brain axis.
1:33:13 - 1:35:53 (02:39)
Summary
This podcast discusses how diseases once thought to be related to metabolism and physiology are now being associated with the brain due to the discovery of the connection between the gut and brain health through the gut-brain axis.
ChapterThe Vagus nerve is a 2-way street.
EpisodeDr. Charles Zuker: The Biology of Taste Perception & Sugar Craving
PodcastHuberman Lab
Contrary to popular belief, the vagus nerve is not just responsible for calming the body.
1:35:53 - 1:40:30 (04:37)
Summary
Contrary to popular belief, the vagus nerve is not just responsible for calming the body. In fact, stimulating the nerve can help wake up the brain and create states of alertness and arousal.