The Powerful Link Between Your Gut and Brain Health

Researchers at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research have made significant strides in understanding the gut-brain connection by using a vibrating capsule ingested by participants to directly measure neural responses during gastrointestinal stimulation. The study introduced a novel approach to exploring the gut-brain connection using a vibrating capsule developed by Vibrant Ltd. to stimulate the gastrointestinal tract. The researchers discovered the “gastric evoked potential,” a late neural response in the brain induced by the capsule’s stimulation, offering a new way to understand gut-brain interaction. The methodology and results could transform the clinical approach to disorders of gut-brain interaction, providing a tool for assessing gut sensation and paving the way for more personalized treatment strategies.