STATES OF EATING (a game-changer for gut health)

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

things that put you in a state of stress

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

Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

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

NTA Student Guide. (2019). Nutritional Therapy Association.

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