Gut bacteria can influence sugar cravings in a number of ways, including: 👇👇👇👇👇👇 Communicating with the 🧠. Gut bacteria can send signals to the brain to request nutrients they want. The gut and brain are connected by the vagus nerve, which allows bacteria to communicate with the brain. Altering receptors 🧬 Bacteria can change the number of sugar receptors in the gut, which can lead to a greater desire for sugar. Influencing neurotransmitter synthesis 😳 Certain bacteria can help produce GABA, which can help prevent sugar cravings. When there are low levels of these bacteria, GABA levels can drop, leading to more sugar cravings. Improve your gut micro biome by changing your cravings, your food noise, and taking down inflammation in the gut.
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