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Peyer’s patches

Peyer’s patches have an oval-shaped structure and are part of gut-associated lymphoid tissues (GALT) found along the entire length of the small intestine, just…

Personality traits

A personality trait is a consistent internal characteristic and persistent tendency to think, feel, and behave similarly across time and situations (Farrington & Jolliffe,…

Permeability

Permeability refers to the ability of nutrients, microorganisms, and other constituents to pass through the cellular lining of any barrier. We will refer to…

Peristalsis

Peristalsis is a wave-like muscular movement (i.e., involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation in a continuous pattern) that occurs throughout the GIT, facilitating food movement…

Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

The peripheral nervous system (PNS) is a complex network of nerves located outside of the central nervous system (i.e., brain and spinal cord) that…

Post-Ingestive Food Pleasure (PIFP)

A subjective conscious sensation of pleasure and joy experienced after eating (Duerlund et al., 2019).

The Startling Link Between Sugar and Alzheimer’s

Cognitive Behavior Therapy Tops Other Psychotherapies in Reducing Inflammation

Probiotics Lower Rehospitalization Rates in Bipolar Disorder

Fast Food Makes the Immune System More Aggressive in the Long Term

Stabilize Your Mood with Food

: hormonal destabilization, inflammation/ oxidation, and insulin resistance.

A Closer Look at the Importance of Gut Mechanisms in Depression