Fun Fact: Your gut has over 100 million neurons—more than in your spinal cord—and can function independently of your brain. You’ve heard the phrase “gut feeling.” But what if that flutter before a big decision, that anxiety when you’re nervous, or even your everyday mood swings weren’t just in your head—but in your stomach? This …
Fun fact: There are more bacterial cells in your body than human ones. That’s not a typo. You’re not just a person—you’re an ecosystem. An intricate, pulsing metropolis of human cells, yes—but also trillions of microbial hitchhikers that outnumber your own cells. In fact, depending on the estimate, you may be walking around with nearly …
You’re Not Just What You Eat—You’re What Your Microbes Eat Fun fact: You have more microbial cells in your gut than human cells in your entire body. That’s right—when you sit down to eat, you’re not just feeding yourself. You’re feeding trillions of invisible dinner guests living inside you. Welcome to the wild, microscopic world …
Have you ever had a “gut feeling” about something? It turns out, there’s more to that saying than we might think. Welcome to the world of the gut-brain axis, a fascinating conversation between your gut and your brain that impacts your mood, stress levels, and overall health. Imagine your gut and brain chatting over a …