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Gut-Brain Peptide Axis

Explore peptide research and guides on gut-brain peptide axis.

Gut-Brain Peptide Axis

Brain vs Gut: How Peptides Coordinate Your Appetite

Your appetite is controlled by peptides from two systems: gut hormones like GLP-1 and ghrelin, and brain neuropeptides like NPY. Here is how they interact.

Gut-Brain Peptide Axis

Why Peripheral Peptide Signals Matter for Weight

Your gut releases over a dozen peptide hormones after every meal. GLP-1, PYY, CCK, and ghrelin reach the brain via the vagus nerve to control appetite.