STATES OF EATING (a game-changer for gut health)
STATE OF STRESS
aka "FIGHT OR FLIGHT" or SYMPATHETIC
"I am distracted + rushed." = IMPAIRED DIGESTION
blood sent from digestive system to muscles
adrenaline released
liver breaks down stored energy
stomach, pancreas, gallbladder, & intestines not active
increased heart rate
more alert and responsive
no saliva produced
STATE OF RECEIVING
"aka "REST AND DIGEST" or PARASYMPATHETIC
"I am calm + intentional." = OPTIMAL DIGESTION
blood sent from muscles to digestive system
gallbladder releases bile
liver makes bile for fat digestion
stomach makes acid
decreased heart rate
more relaxed and present
mouth produces saliva
pancreas makes digestive enzymes
intestines move food along
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References
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Browning, K. N., & Travagli, R. A. (2014). Central nervous system control of gastrointestinal motility and secretion and modulation of gastrointestinal functions. Comprehensive Physiology, 4(4), 1339–1368. https://doi.org/10.1002/cphy.c130055
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