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Andrew Huberman

06/05/25

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The gut communicates with the brain through mechanical and chemical signals, influencing hunger and satiety based on the fullness or emptiness of the stomach and intestines.

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Improving Health With Stronger Brain-Body Connection | Huberman Lab Essentials

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Improving Health With Stronger Brain-Body Connection | Huberman Lab Essentials

06/05/25

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Jordan Peterson

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The gut has neurons that respond to nutrients, signaling the brain when essential amino acids are consumed, which is crucial for understanding hunger and satisfaction.

Andrew Huberman

06/05/25

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Neurons in the intestines, such as GLP1R neurons, detect stretch and nutrient presence, sending signals to the brain to regulate eating behavior based on gut status.

Dr. Justin Sonnenburg

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The gut-brain axis involves direct communication between the gut and the brain, influencing mood and overall health.

Patrick Hsu

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Deep psychological stress can lead to gut inflammation through signaling from the brain, illustrating the brain-body connection and its impact on health.

Andrew Huberman

06/05/25

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Stress negatively impacts gut health by disrupting the vagus nerve, which impairs communication between the gut and brain, leading to poor digestion and overall discomfort.

Andrew Huberman

06/05/25

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The vagus nerve plays a crucial role in regulating emotions by integrating signals from the gut, heart, and lungs, influencing our emotional state based on physiological conditions.

Dr. Justin Sonnenburg

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The gut microbiome actively signals to the immune system, potentially reducing inflammatory cytokines and enhancing anti-inflammatory responses.

Andrew Huberman

06/05/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The vagus nerve is a crucial component of the brain-body communication system, connecting the brain to bodily organs and facilitating the exchange of mechanical and chemical information.

The Diary Of A CEO Cast

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We have three to five times more serotonin receptors in our gut than in our brain, highlighting the gut's importance as our second brain.