The role of the vagus nerve in regulating inflammation and its broader implications for immunity and metabolism have been analyzed by Valentin A. Pavlov and Kevin J. Tracey in the article, “The vagus nerve and the inflammatory reflex—linking immunity and metabolism.” The two scientists describe the inflammatory reflex as a neural circuit where the vagus […]
The connection between our gut microbiome and mental health is a reality. Depressive disorder (like major depression), generalized anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, and eating disorders (such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia) are all linked to the gut microbiome—the trillions of bacteria and other microbes living in our intestines. These connections happen mainly through the gut-brain […]
Have you ever wondered if there is any link between our gut and the brain? A significant link exists between our gut and our brain, known as the gut-brain axis, in which the vagus nerve, often referred to as “the wanderer,” the longest nerve in the body, plays a critical role. The gut-brain axis refers […]