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#215 - The gut-brain connection | Michael Gershon, M.D.
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2022/7/25
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What are the basics of the gastrointestinal (GI) system?
How does the GI system develop in its early stages?
What makes the blood supply and portal system in the GI tract unique?
Can you provide an overview of gut anatomy and innervation?
Why does cancer rarely develop in the small intestine?
How are nutrients and water absorbed in the small and large intestine?
What are the ways in which the gut and brain communicate?
How does the gut regulate appetite?
What is the impact of gastric bypass surgery on satiety signals?
Can varicella-zoster virus (VZV) affect neurons in the gut?
What is the relationship between autism and gastrointestinal illness?
What role does serotonin play in the gut, and how do SSRIs affect it?
What is 'leaky gut' and what causes it?
What is the gut microbiome?
What are the use cases and limitations of fecal transplants?
Why are gut microbiome diagnostic tests not useful in most cases?
What nutritional approaches can maintain optimal flora in the gut?
How do prebiotics and probiotics help after a course of antibiotics?
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