www.DevelopingHealthyHabits.com Do the tiny bacteria that live in your gut influence what you eat? It’s a compelling question and one you probably haven’t considered. The microorganisms in your intestinal tract are more cunning than you might imagine. Can’t...
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www.DevelopingHealthyHabits.com Do the tiny bacteria that live in your gut influence what you eat? It’s a compelling question and one you probably haven’t considered. The microorganisms in your intestinal tract are more cunning than you might imagine. Can’t resist that chocolate covered donut? Maybe you can blame it on your gut bacteria. The bacteria that live in your gut are closely connected to your brain. So closely intertwined that gut bacteria may affect your mood and play a role in conditions such as anxiety and depression. Researchers have even discovered they can influence an animal’s personality, how outgoing or fearful it is, by “tweaking” the populations of bacteria in their intestinal tract. Your Brain and Gut Are Closely Connected Your brain and gut are connected by one of the most important nerves in the body, the vagus nerve, which carries input from the brain to the digestive tract to regulate digestive function. Scientists think communication between the brain and gut ta
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