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Do you know where your "second brain" is?

Do you know where your "second brain" is?

3 quick facts about the gut-brain connection

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Julie Fratantoni, PhD
Jul 07, 2024
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The gut has been called the “second brain” because it contains a complex network of nerve cells similar to the brain.

Ever had a gut feeling? This network uses the same chemicals as the brain to alert the brain when something is amiss.

The gut-brain connection

  1. The gut-brain axis is the communication line between your gastrointestinal system and your nervo…

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