The delivery of low-energy, high-frequency electrical pulses to the intra-abdominal vagus nerve could curb hunger.
Zena le RouxThe Epoch TimesThis is part 3 in “Harnessing Vagus Nerve Power”We often hear about the brain-gut connection and how the vagus nerve keeps our mood in check. But did you know that this same nerve quietly shapes our metabolism every day?The vagus nerve acts as a metabolic control center, affecting hunger, fullness levels, weight, and blood sugar. The effect of vagal stimulation on weight loss is an emerging area of interest.Guiding MetabolismThe vagus nerve helps signal feelings of fullness after eating by communicating signals from the gut to the brain. It regulates hunger hormones (such as leptin), influencing food choices and satiety
