Fear, anger, nerves, anxiety . . . we all feel these emotions at some point, intense sensations that sometimes settle in our stomach painfully, we lose the urge to eat and it is even possible to feel nauseous, why does this happen?Is the relationship between the stomach and the brain so close?
Presumably, it was Michael Gershon, a researcher at Columbia University, who wrote an important book on the subject, titled? The second brain? (The second brain). In the book, he explains that the stomach would be like a small brain made up of millions of neurons, which in turn would serve as a direct connection to the director. And there is more; In addition to neurons, in our digestive system there are different types of neurotransmitters that are also present in the brain, such as serotonin.
- An interesting aspect of the similarity of the stomach to the brain is the fact that it also releases neurotransmitters.
- As mentioned above.
- The main chemical that secretes is Serotonin.
- The so-called happiness and wellness hormone.
It is curious to know that 90% of Serotonin is produced in the gut, and that it is the stomach that controls its release when it eats well, that is, this call?Second brain? It rewards us not only for eating, but for eating well by getting the nutrients needed for our body. Simple eating is interpreted as a good thing, which is why we are rewarded with a sense of well-being.
On the other hand, if we take too long to eat, if we delay our main meal, for example, we will start to feel apathetic and without energy. In addition, as the journal Science recently published, having an empty stomach can make us aggressive and discouraged. We are in a bad mood This sensation is immediately reduced when consuming the first piece, when Serotonin begins to appear in our body.
There are several diseases of the digestive system that experts say are emotionally related, one of which would be, for example, so-called irritable bowel syndrome, the exact causes of which are unknown, but leading a life in which situations of stress, anxiety or emotional tension are common can severely affect the intestine. How is that possible? Our central nervous system is closely linked to the brain, as well as the digestive system, emotions can be summarized, that is, every intense sensation has its effect on our body.
Stress generates certain toxins in our body, harmful elements that affect our stomach, in turn all the neural tissue of the digestive system is very sensitive to our concerns, who has not felt this strange pressure in the intestines for a test. or a threatening situation? There’s no denying this. We have two neural centers in our body that need balance in our mind, living a healthy life, with a balanced diet, is as important as managing our stressful situations and emotions well.