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In gut we trust: discover the power of our second brain 

When it comes to moods, decisions and behaviour, the brain in your head is not the only one doing the thinking. Made up of some 100 million nerve cells, a second brain lives secretly in the intestines. Welcome to the uncharted territory of the gut, whose silent power is revolutionising our understanding of overall health.
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