The brain-gut interaction: the conversation and the implications

  • Arina Prins
Keywords: brain-gut interactions

Abstract

Bi-directional interactions between the gut and the brain play a role in health and disease. It is involved in glucose homeostasis, satiety and obesity, functional gastrointestinal disorders and possibly in inflammatory disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease. Data is starting to elucidate the conversation between the mini brain, enteric nervous system (ENS) and the central nervous system. Various factors play a role in the conversation including sensory output via afferents, neurotransmitters and the gut microbiota.

Author Biography

Arina Prins
RD(SA), MNutr Suite 404 Little Company of Mary Medical Centre Totius Street Groenkloof
How to Cite
Prins, A. (1). The brain-gut interaction: the conversation and the implications. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 24(5), S8-S14. Retrieved from http://sajcn.co.za/index.php/SAJCN/article/view/578
Section
Review Articles