International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders

133- Gut-Brain Axis and IBS

The Gut-Brain Axis (GBA) is a communication system between the digestive tract and the brain. This pathway is bi-directional, meaning the brain communicates with the gut, and the gut also communicates information to the brain.

Author(s):

Christina Jagielski,

Lin Chang

International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders

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