2. What is the Gut Microbiome? Does it Connect to the Brain?

<p>The Gut (our digestive system) and our mind (brain, nervous system) are so connected it is not even funny.</p> <p> </p> <p>The gut brain axis is very real, and it's connect by a few different mechanisms.</p> <p> </p> <p>1. Tryptophan Metabolism</p> <p>2. Immune System</p> <p>3. The Vagus Nerve</p> <p>4. The Enteric Nervous System</p> <p> </p> <p>That's JUST the beginning, today (and in part 2) I explore these connections and how they work in the body. I also dive into what exactly the Gut Microbiome is, and why it's so important to understand this.</p> <p> </p> <p>My sources</p> <p><a href='https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31460832/'>The Gut Brain Axis</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.verywellhealth.com/vagus-nerve-anatomy-1746123'>Anatomy of the Vagus Nerve</a></p> <p><a href='https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26560523/'>The Roll of Tryptophan & Serotonin</a></p> <p><a href='https://neuro.hms.harvard.edu/harvard-mahoney-neuroscience-institute/brain-newsletter/and-brain/gut-and-brain'>The Gut & The Brain</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3845678/'>"Gut Feelings" - Emerging Biology of the Gut-Brain Axis</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.dietvsdisease.org/gut-microbiome/'>What is the Gut Microbiome? Does it Affect your Health?</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href='https://mindmuscleexperience.podbean.com/e/how-to-optimize-your-sleep/'>How to Optimize Your Sleep</a></p> <p> </p> <p>As always,</p> <p> </p> <p>Connect with me elsewhere!!!!</p> <p> </p> <p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/mindmuscleexperience/'>Podcast Instagram Page</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/tyler_egan/'>@Tyler_Egan</a></p> <p>Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/tyler_egan2'>@tyler_egan2</a></p> <p>LinkedIn Page: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-egan-24-cpt-wls/'>Click this</a></p> <p>Facebook Page: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/VeganEgan'>@VeganEgan</a></p> <p>YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNDHGOBFoCCX7r1uhtzlpng?view_as=su