The Gut-Brain Connection Explained

Your gut houses its own nervous system with up to 500 million neurons, more than your spinal

cord. This enteric nervous system operates independently, managing digestion,

enzyme release, and bacterial communication without brain input. If severed from your brain,

your gut keeps working autonomously. Even more fascinating, 90 percent of your body's serotonin

gets produced here, not in your brain. This explains why digestive issues often trigger anxiety,

depression, or mood swings even when life seems perfectly fine. Your gut literally

shapes your emotions, sleep quality, and overall mental state through this neurological powerhouse.