No wonder our Gastrointestinal system is called the second nervous system..Changes in GI function do modulate changes in the mood & immunity of an individual.
Dr. Varun Khandagale - Gastroenterologist in Pune shares some interesting facts about Gastrointestinal System:
Fact 1: 95% of serotonin, a hormone that influences our mood is made in the gut
Fact 2: 70% of our immune system is located in the gut.
Fact 3: 90% of illness is linked to an unhealthy gut.