Healthy Eating

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The vagus nerve is the primary pathway that the gut and brain communicate through. It helps us to rest, relax and digest. What exactly does the vagus nerve do? - Brings information of the inner organs such as the liver, heart and lungs to the brain. - Regulates components of the gastrointestinal system i.e. the control of food intake, the rate of absorption of our nutrients, gastric emptying, storage and utilisation - Regulates the immune system - Reduces inflammation