{"id":9584,"date":"2024-09-30T03:33:58","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T00:33:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=9584"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:55:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:55:26","slug":"how-does-digestion-affect-our-mood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/how-does-digestion-affect-our-mood\/","title":{"rendered":"The brain-gut connection: how digestion affects our mood"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Have you ever felt \u201cbutterflies in your stomach\u201d before an important event?<\/h2>\n

This is not just a figurative expression. Modern science confirms that the brain and gut are closely connected by a complex network of neural, immune, and hormonal signals. This is why stress or anxiety can cause digestive disorders, and the state of the intestinal microflora can affect mental health.<\/p>\n

This phenomenon was called gut-brain axis<\/strong> (gut-brain axis). Recent studies show that our mood, behavior, and even the risk of developing depression may depend on the state of the intestinal environment.<\/p>\n

What is the gut-brain axis?<\/h2>\n

The gut-brain axis is a two-way communication channel between the central nervous system (brain) and the gastrointestinal tract. The main mechanisms of interaction are:<\/p>\n