This explains a LOT!!

Science is stating that the stomach is considered the second brain. It has the same neurotransmitters as the brain. That the stomach has brain cells. Science also suggests the stomach in fact contains the second largest accumulation of nerve cells in the human body after the brain.

The stomach and the brain communicate.95% of all serotonin is in the gut.

A new US study has added to existing knowledge that not only does our gut have brain cells but it can also grow new ones, a finding that can pave the way for developing new drugs for gastrointestinal disorders

This explains why we alter so much after this type of surgery. Why our sense of smell can change, the foods we crave and our reactions to food. I wonder if they are going to research how the brain and stomach react after being sleeved.

For me, this is fascinating stuff. Opinions?

Edited May 1, 201412 yr by Dondie Olivia

Wow..Never heard of this..Will be looking into the info mentioned...

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Edited May 1, 201412 yr by Recycled

Dondie Olivia said:

This explains a LOT!!

Science is stating that the stomach is considered the second brain.

Well that's just great. Bad enough we guys have been dealing with the little head all this time, now I find out there's yet another brain in the mix. No wonder we don't have a mind of our own and get into so much trouble.

Edited May 1, 201412 yr by Recycled

I read that article or a similar one. It is Interesting. And it kind of confirms why simply removing stomach before any weight loss can correct or improve some co-morbidities. They don't understand why yet but there's a lot to learn still in this area.

_{amazing news!! Thats why we have so many new likes and dislikes...and so many mood swings!!}

Well that's just great. Bad enough we guys have been dealing with the little head all this time, now I find out there's yet another brain in the mix. No wonder we don't have a mind of our own and get into so much trouble.

OMG! @Recycled I this just CRACKED ME UP!!! I just LAUGHED OUT LOUD (so loud) at work...

@Dondie Olivia this is very interesting & does explain why my taste buds have changed so much!!! thanks for sharing!

Yep, you have 3 to answer to, four if you are married.

Dondie Olivia said:

This explains a LOT!!

Science is stating that the stomach is considered the second brain.

Well that's just great. Bad enough we guys have been dealing with the little head all this time, now I find out there's yet another brain in the mix. No wonder we don't have a mind of our own and get into so much trouble.

Great! I just cut out 80-85% of my second brain. SMH! Drrrr! Lol!