Founded "The Mental Wellness" in
2016, Amare Global spent the better part of 2017 designing a platform of
nutraceutical products focused on modulation of the microbiome and optimization
of the gut-brain axis (GBX) to improve many aspects of mental wellness. With a
vision to lead the mental wellness revolution worldwide, Amare's mission is to
create a holistic mental wellness platform that connects a purpose-driven
community of passionate people. Our company's expertise includes mental
wellness, the gut-brain axis, the gut microbiome, among others. But what is the
gut-brain axis or GBX?
The gut-brain axis refers to the communication
system between your gut and brain. Many of you probably already heard the
phrase "go with your gut" whenever you are making a decision or the
phrase "butterflies in the stomach" whenever you are feeling nervous.
When these happen, you are likely getting signals from your "second
brain." This second brain lies
within the walls of your digestive system and is revolutionizing medicine's
understanding of the links between your digestion, the way you think, your
mood, and your overall health. Scientists call this second brain the enteric
nervous system (ENS). Two thin layers of more than a hundred million nerve
cells lining your gastrointestinal tract from the esophagus to rectum comprise
the ENS.
The ENS plays a role in controlling digestion,
from swallowing to the release of enzymes that break down food to the control
of blood flow that helps with the absorption of nutrients to elimination. It
may also trigger emotional shifts in people coping with irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS) and functional bowel problems like constipation, diarrhea,
bloating, upset, and aching stomach. Researchers in recent studies investigates
pieces of evidence that irritation in the gastrointestinal system may send
signals to the central nervous system, which triggers mood changes in an
individual. Findings in recent studies explain why people with IBS and
functional bowel issues with a higher-than-normal percentage develop depression
and anxiety. Research also suggests that the activity of the digestive system
may have effects on an individual's cognition too. Continue reading posts on
our blog sites to know more about the gut-brain axis.
