Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ (Revised Edition)

Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ (Revised Edition)

<p class="book_description">In this updated edition of a worldwide bestseller, Giulia Enders reveals the secrets and science of the digestive system―including new research on the connection between the gut and the brain.</p> <p class="book_description">For too long, the gut has been the body's most ignored and least appreciated organ. But it does more than just dirty work; our gut is at the core of who we are. With quirky charm, science star and medical doctor Giulia Enders explains the gut's magic, answering questions like: Why does acid reflux happen? What's really up with gluten and lactose intolerance? How does the gut affect obesity and mood? A new section on the brain-gut axis dives into groundbreaking discoveries of psychobiotics – microbes with psychological effects that can influence conditions like depression and even stress.</p> <p class="book_description">Aided with cheerful illustrations by Enders's sister Jill, this beguiling manifesto will make you finally listen to those butterflies in your stomach: they're trying to tell you something important.</p>