Five Surprising Ways Your Gut Can Influence Your Brain
January 31, 2024
Our gut, technically known as the enteric nervous system (ENS), houses a complex community of microorganisms—collectively termed the gut microbiome. This powerhouse of microbes, thriving in our gut, has a profound influence on our brain's workings—enough to earn it the title of the "second brain". The ENS and the brain are intertwined through the gut-brain axis—a bidirectional communication highway determining various aspects of our day-to-day life, from our mood to cravings and even memory.