Speaking of things to eagerly await, in the first of a five-part series, Mike Johnson at Modern Dragons speculates about gut flora and their possible influence on human mood and behavior:
I think that’s probably the case and, getting further afield, what I’d like to do is attempt to look into whether the changes in gut [...]
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Gut Flora, Mood, and Behavior
Posted in behavior, digestion, evolution, gut flora, mood on July 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Intestinal Serotonin
Posted in Serotonin, digestion on May 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
In addition to being a major neurotransmitter involved in brain function, serotonin is also used in the gut to help regulate digestion. This is a perfect example of why there might be a special relationship between brain function and diet.
Alterations in Intestinal Serotonin in Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Dyspepsia
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate [...]
