The nervous and digestive systems are in constant communication, influencing each other in some unexpected ways. Scientists estimate the gut produces over 90% of our body’s serotonin. And researchers have found bacteria in our gut can help shape a healthy stress response and maintain memory. The scientific world is beginning to unravel the relationship between the microbiome, gut health, and the brain. But what they’ve learned so far promises new ways of treating age-old problems.
This is a video from the 2023 Brain Awareness Video Contest.
Created by Diya Patel.