Gut by Giulia Enders, Paperback | Indigo Chapters

“Everything you ever wanted to know about the gut (and then some)."—SELFIn this New York Times bestseller, scientist Giulia Enders reveals the secrets of your digestive system—including new research on the connection between your gut and your brain. For too long, the gut has been the body’s most ignored and least appreciated organ. But it does more than just dirty work; it’s at the core of who we are. With quirky charm, science star and medical doctor Giulia Enders explains the gut’s magic, answering questions like: Why does acid reflux happen? What’s really up with gluten and lactose intolerance? How does the gut affect obesity and mood? In this revised edition of her beloved bestseller, Enders includes a new section on the brain-gut connection, and dives into ground-breaking discoveries of psychobiotics—microbes with psychological effects that can influence mental health conditions like depression and even stress. At long last, this beguiling book will make you finally listen to those butterflies in your stomach: they’re trying to tell you something important. | Gut by Giulia Enders, Paperback | Indigo Chapters