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Addiction & the Gut-Brain Axis with Dr. Vanessa Sperandio
Addiction & the Gut-Brain Axis with Dr. Vanessa Sperandio
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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Aug 15, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
New science is emerging that the chemical signals read by our brain (neurotransmitters) also impact the gut. Each of us has a complex gut microbiome composed of many different species, but did you know that some gut bacteria have receptors for neurotransmitters? I speak with leading microbiologist, Dr. Vanessa Sperandio, about research on cocaine addiction behavior and bacterial cell-signaling in the gut.
#cocaine #microbiome #addiction #FoodiePharmacology
#cocaine #microbiome #addiction #FoodiePharmacology
Released:
Aug 15, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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