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Gut Microbiome Expert Explains How The Gut-Brain Axis Really Works

Ever had “butterflies in your stomach” before a big event? Or felt that sinking feeling in your gut when something goes wrong? These aren’t just poetic metaphors—your brain and gut are in constant communication via a sophisticated system called the gut-brain axis.
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