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 AxisWhy 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.