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Explained: How does the vagus nerve regulate the gut-brain connection?

From signaling hunger to influencing mood, the vagus nerve keeps the gut and brain in sync. 

When we feel full after a meal, it is our vagus nerve at work. But this nerve does far more than tell our brains how much we’ve eaten. It maintains continuous two-way communication between the gut and brain, impacting everything from digestion and inflammation to mood and cognition. 

Download this Explainer Article from Drug Discovery News to learn about the dynamic interplay between the vagus nerve, brain, and gut, promising new therapeutic strategies to enhance both gastrointestinal and mental health.


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