Keys to the Gut-Brain Connection
For far too long, we’ve treated the brain as somehow separate from the rest of the body. We’ve acted as though what happens in our body doesn’t influence our brain biology, doesn’t change our mental health or our cognitive abilities. But now, armed with the last few decades of research, there can be no doubt that our brain and body are absolutely linked. One of the most stunning examples of the science relates to the connection between the gut and the brain, a superhighway of data that changes every aspect of who we are. Today we’re exploring four of the most important systems that link our gut to our brains with a focus on some of the most recent research on this topic. From the microbiome to the gut immune system, these pathways are essential to an understanding of this powerful science.
