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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics

Diet

Gut & Brain: Is there a Connection?!

Gut and Brain Axis actually describes a two-way pathway between your gut and brain, which simply means there is a two-way communication system between your central nervous system and digestive system.

Introduction

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The main nerve that connects the brain to the gut, thus enabling communication between the two.

Vagus Nerve

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Signals to the brain are majorly sent by the bacterial flora in the gut.

Gut Microbiota

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Both of these are responsible for sending signals to and fro thus affecting our mood and digestion.

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If you still can't believe the connection, just think: whenever you feel stressed, you experience nausea due to signals sent to the gut.

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Our mood is directly impacted by our diet. Eating a balanced diet also positively influences our mood, whereas a poor diet can lead to negative emotions.

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We are all aware of what we eat affects our body, but there is a direct link between what are we eat and how it is affecting our mind. So think before eating all the food rich in refined sugars and refined grains, as it will also impact your physical and mental health.

Conclusion

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