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Is There a Scientific Connection Between the Gut and the Brain

The gut is the most important advisor for our brain because it is also our largest sensory organ, collecting information not only on the quality of our nutrients, but also on how our immune system and the hormones are doing. It packages this information and sends it to our brain. In fact, 90% of the nervous fibers that connect the gut and the brain, deliver information from our gut to our brain.

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The surprisingly charming science of your gut | Giulia Enders ·

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  1. Who Is Giulia EndersGiulia Enders is a German doctor and author.
  2. Where Can I Read More of What Giulia Enders Explains About the Gut?In her book Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ.
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  5. How Do the Gut and the Brain Communicate in Challenging SituationsDuring stressful situations, the brain will deliver a signal to our gut, and in turn the gut will try to take away less energy and blood flow from the body.
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