Natural News takes a look at the human gut and what all it actually controls. Most people have tended to think that the gut only aids in digestion and assimilation of food but research shows it could be in control of more than just that. Research shows it could also be contributing to hormone levels, moods and even more.
Key Takeaways:
- The enteric nervous system is also responsible for manufacturing many of the “feel good” hormones that keep us level-headed and mentally stable.
- Gut bacteria also plays a role in regulating the structural integrity of our brains, acting to prevent the formation of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.
- When gut bacteria is lacking or off-balance, the gut-brain axis suffers and the consequences are disastrous.
“A persistent state of gut dysbiosis can provoke a host of psychiatric and neurological disorders, not the least of which include conditions like anxiety, depression, stress and even autism–and a host of degenerative brain conditions to boot.”
http://www.naturalnews.com/055578_gut_second_brain_nervous_system.html