Thoughts on the Vagus Nerve and GLP-1

The Vagus nerve plays an essential role in communication between the brain and the digestive system. The vagus nerve is able to relay the message from your gut to your brian in a way that influences our eating habits; The nerve is working to understand “food noise” which is our bodies drive to consider food throughout the day even when we are not hungry. When the vagus nerve is functioning properly, our bodies are receiving a normal amount of food noise.

However when there is a disruption to the nerve, the incorrect amount of food noise can be relayed which can lead to increased amounts of food noise. Vagal neurons are sent to the brain regarding the fats that have made it to the liver following eating, this produces a sense of fullness 15- 20 minutes after eating. Lasting feelings of hunger following eating may indicate an issue with the vagus nerve.

This could be a sign that something might be off-balanced within one's body. It's important to remember that you are not alone in a battle against food noise, and being kind and compassionate with yourself while working towards finding a solution is imperative. Recovery takes time and small steps each day help lead to an overall change. One can focus on maintaining or improving vagus nerve health by reducing/managing stress by practicing deep breathing or mindfulness. Reducing inflammation by ensuring sufficient sleep, physical activity and diet can all help with the proper functioning of the vagus nerve.

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