Informative, I’ve read about the gut brain connection before but you definitely broke it down…

Our gut bacteria can produce neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which play crucial roles in mood regulation and cognition. When people say they are “addicted” to food or that they are in a “food coma,” they may not realize how literal they are actually being. Many foods appeal to us because they stimulate certain neurotransmitters. Bread and cheese notably both contain exorphins, proteins that are structurally similar to endorphins, the body’s natural opioids. Exorphins can bind to opioid receptors in the brain; so, the foods may act like mild opiates in their sedative and addictive qualities.
You Are What You Eat: The Gut-Brain Connection
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Informative, I’ve read about the gut brain connection before but you definitely broke it down better...I love Cheese but due to how it reacts I don't eat it all the tine, but Sourdough bread is an entirely different matter!
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