Gut or brain – who’s the boss?

There is a link between the gut and the brain, known as the gut-brain axis.

Why does our tummy growl when we think of food or have ‘butterflies’ when we are nervous, whereas an upset tummy causes anxiousness or a bloated tummy brings your mood down?

There is a link between the gut and the brain, known as the gut-brain axis. This intimate bi-directional link is the result of the enteric nervous system (ENS) – a collection of the nervous system or neurons found in the gut.