Gut Health 2 Flashcards
In 2019, scientists identified 2 types of gut bacteria
Coprococcus
Dialister
Coprococcus and dialister lacking in people with
Depression
Fermentation is when gut bacteria
Break down dietary fiber
Break down of dietary fiber creates _ (2)
Hydrogen gas
Methane gas
Gas shows that
Gut working effectively
Why irritable bowel syndrome fart more
Increased sensitivity to their intestines
People with IBS feel
Bloating or abdominal pain
_ produce serotonin to affect mood
Brain nuclei
_ links organs to medulla
Vagus nerve
Vagus nerve directly connects brain to _ and sends signals both ways
Gut’s own nerve cells
Vagus nerve regulates
Heart rate
Vagas nerve impacts
Digestion
Vagus nerve fights
Inflammation
Vagus nerve aids in
Relaxation
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter mostly made in
Gut
Serotonin promote feelings of
Fullness
Serotonin control
Appetite
Gut mucous membranes are an important site of
Immune activity
Other end point of vagus nerve is in the
Colon
