The enteric nervous system is the second brain of the human being.
According to a scientific article titled Gut and Brain published by Harvard Medical University (USA), expert Debra Bradley Ruder emphasized that "The enteric nervous system is often referred to as the second brain of humans". This conclusion is based on the mechanism of information transmission between the brain and the intestine. Marshall K. Bartlett, Professor of Surgery and Head of Pediatric Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital said: "There is growing evidence that bacteria in the gut and the byproducts they produce affect mood, cognition and behavior".
This information is also consistent with the comments made by Dr. Nguyen Vu Linh - Head of Vinamilk's Nutrition Center in the talk show "Healthy gut - Relaxed mind" of the Health and Life newspaper . There are three main reasons why the enteric nervous system is considered the second "brain" of humans. First, in the intestines there are hundreds of millions of nerve neurons that can operate independently of the central nervous system and sometimes even have a negative impact, requiring the central nervous system to serve them. Second, the enteric nervous system regulates all activities related to digestion, and can connect many other organ systems to perform well the functions of absorbing, metabolizing, and eliminating components from food. Third, through the brain-gut axis, the enteric nervous system also supports the brain in regulating mental and spiritual activities.
Seminar on the topic: Secrets to a healthy gut - Relaxing the mind with the participation of experts
The function of supporting the brain to regulate the mental and spiritual activities of the intestine is carried out through happy hormones such as serotonin, melatonin, dopamine, endorphin... produced in the brain and intestine. Science has proven that more than 90% of the happy hormone serotonin is produced in the intestine. That means that when the intestines function healthily, along with endogenous serotonin and the function of the brain-gut axis, feelings of happiness, optimism, and mental relaxation will appear.
Keep your "second brain" healthy, to keep your spirit happy
Ms. Phuong Oanh (28 years old, with a 6-year-old child), a person who is always interested in health and nutrition, shared: "Although the mechanism is not yet clear, from practical experience, I clearly see that every time the stomach is healthy and digestion is good, the mood is also comfortable and happy and vice versa. Not only me but also my son, every time he has diarrhea, he is very uncomfortable and irritable. Therefore, in my daily diet, I always try to add more yogurt, especially live yogurt to help keep the intestinal microflora healthy."
Talking about the secret to keeping the intestines - the enteric nervous system - the "second brain" of humans healthy, Dr. Tran Khanh Van, Head of the Micronutrient Department, National Institute of Nutrition, said that it is necessary to aim for the number of beneficial bacteria and harmful bacteria at an "optimal ratio" of 85% - 15% in the intestinal microflora. Daily supplementation of probiotics such as L.Casei 431 TM at optimal levels in the intestines will help reduce the risk of digestive diseases, support against constipation or bloating, and optimize the health of the intestinal microflora.
In addition, to support the brain in creating happy, relaxed emotions, the intestines also need to supplement precursors to help increase the production of happy hormones. In particular, L-5-hydroxytryptophan plays an essential role, this is a precursor and catalyst for happy hormones. L-5-hydroxytryptophan can be supplemented through foods such as eggs, meat, fish, beans and some yogurts containing this ingredient such as Vinamilk's Probi Happi live yogurt drink with added L-5Hydroxytrytophan. It can be said that regularly supplementing an appropriate amount of L-5-Hydroxytryptophan every day will help the intestines produce more happy hormones serotonin, thereby making the brain and spirit more relaxed and happy.
Ms. Phuong Oanh said: "I often choose Probi Happi pomegranate flavored low-sugar live yeast yogurt. According to my research, I know that each pack of this yogurt contains about 104 billion probiotics L. Casei 431 TM from Europe, which is very good for digestion. More importantly, this yogurt also adds L-5-Hydroxytryptophan - a precursor to produce "Serotonin hormone" to help relieve stress, for a more refreshing and happy spirit. My whole family often drinks 2 bottles of Probi Happi every day and everyone feels better digestion and a more pleasant mood."
Probi Happi low-sugar live yeast drink with red pomegranate flavor, supplemented with 104 billion Probiotics L.Casei 431TM from Europe, along with L-5-Hydroxytryptophan to help relax the mind.
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