Research reveals a simple, effective, and effortless way to improve gut health.

There are between 200 million and 600 million neurons in the human gut. Some say the digestive tract is a human’s second brain. Is this a fair statement?

Modern-day people face ever-increasing stress, which leads to various health problems. A recent survey of over 73,000 people in 24 countries found that over 40 percent were troubled by functional gastrointestinal disorders (or disorders of gut-brain interaction), including irritable bowel syndrome. The prevalence rate was particularly high among women.

A complex bidirectional communication link exists between the brain and the gastrointestinal tract. Studies have found that the intestine is the largest endocrine organ in the human body, secreting over 20 types of signaling molecules. Peptides secreted by the gut can bind to immune cells and receptors on the vagus nerve to transmit information, affecting the mental health of humans and animals alike. Inversely, when creatures experience anxiety or depression, intestinal function is also affected, triggering changes in intestinal microbiota and even leading to leaky gut syndrome.