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The Science Behind IBS - Gut Brain Connection Explained

How it affects those with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

In this episode, Bimal Maharjan, founder of Gutsphere, delves into the intricate relationship between the gut and brain, focusing on how it affects those with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome).

Learn about the gut-brain axis, the role of the vagus nerve, and the functionality of the enteric nervous system. Discover how stress, serotonin levels, and gut health are interconnected, and get tips on managing these factors to better handle IBS symptoms.

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Timeline

00:00 Introduction to the Ultimate IBS Masterclass

01:34 Understanding the Gut-Brain Axis

03:14 The Role of the Vagus Nerve in IBS 04:57 The Enteric Nervous System: Your Second Brain

06:22 Serotonin and Gut Health

07:48 The Impact of Stress on IBS

08:53 Managing IBS: Key Takeaways

09:45 Conclusion and Next Steps

Vague Nerve Citations:

[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9656367/ [2]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6671930/ [3]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537171/ [4]https://www.reddit.com/r/ibs/comments/ovifw4/the_vagus_nerve_ibs/ [5]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5859128/ [6]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7480199/ [7]https://www.mindsethealth.com/matter/vagus-nerve-ibs

ENS Citations:

[1] https://www.bio-techne.com/research-areas/neuroscience/gut-brain-axis [2]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enteric_nervous_system [3]https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32572435/ [4]https://study.com/academy/lesson/role-of-the-enteric-nervous-system-in-digestion.html

[5] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7495222/

[6] https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-brain-gut-connection

[7] https://qbi.uq.edu.au/brain/brain-anatomy/peripheral-nervous-system/enteric-nervous-system

[8] https://www.mindsethealth.com/matter/vagus-nerve-ibs

Serotonin Citations: Citations: [1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2694720/

[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5526216/

[3] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4293164/

[4] https://www.co-biome.com/education/patient/the-important-role-of-serotonin-in-your-gut/

[5] https://transmedcomms.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s41231-020-00081-y

[6] https://www.caltech.edu/about/news/microbes-help-produce-serotonin-gut-46495

[7] https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/fsn3.3826