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Understanding the Gut-Brain Axis and the Role of the Microbiome
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The gut-brain axis involves the connection between the gut and the brain, which controls various functions such as motility, heart rate, and immune response. The gut microbiome plays a significant role in this connection, and an imbalance in the microbiome can have negative effects on mental health and cognitive function.
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The gut-brain axis is how the gut and brain communicate through nerve and hormonal signals, while the gut microbiome refers to the trillions of microorganisms living in the digestive tract.
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The gut-brain axis is how the gut and brain communicate through nerve and hormonal signals, while the gut microbiome refers to the trillions of microorganisms living in the digestive tract. Although related, the two topics are not interchangeable.
ChapterUnderstanding the Gut-Brain Axis and the Role of the Microbiome
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The body is made up of tiny microvilli that are responsible for moving things along throughout the body.
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The body is made up of tiny microvilli that are responsible for moving things along throughout the body. These microvilli start in our nose and mouth and travel throughout our throat, stomach and intestines.