What is the Connection between the Gut and Brain? The connection is known as the gut–brain axis or GBA. The connection is complex, yet so real, that the gut is often referred to as the “second brain”. Ever have a gut feeling? Have you ever felt upset and became sick to your stomach? There is a complex chemical and neuro-hormonal connection between the gut and the brain that goes both ways (bi-directional). The GBA serves to: Monitor and coordinate gut…
