Your gut does much more than just digest food. More and more often you hear the term “the intestines are our second brain”. And that is not just a statement. Your gut health plays a crucial role in how you feel — physically and mentally. In this blog, we dive deeper into the relationship between your gut, your immune system, your mood and your energy.


🧠 Why intestines are called the “second brain”

Your gut contains millions of nerve cells that make up the enteric nervous system. This nervous system communicates directly with your brain via the gut-brain axis. This explains, for example, why you feel “butterflies in your stomach” when you are stressed or why stress can cause stomach problems.

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