New 'sixth sense' links gut microbes to brain and influences weight loss
TL;DR
New research suggests the existence of a 'neurobiotic sense' where gut bacteria communicate directly with the brain via the vagus nerve, influencing appetite and mood, which could have implications for understanding and treating eating disorders and obesity.
Topics:healthscience#behavior-regulation#gut-brain-connection#microbiome#neurobiotics#science#vagus-nerve
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