Vagus Nerve in Vogue 

What happens in vagus…

Actually, what happens in the vagus nerve doesn’t stay in the vagus nerve. It leaves, taking information about the body’s organs to the brain via “afferent fibers”, and is considered the reason why we have a gut-brain connection. Much attention is being given to this key connector in treating gastrointestinal and psychiatric disorders, and, in a recent review article, Breit, S. et al. share promising evidence that vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) (and meditation techniques) could be adjunct therapies to support a number of conditions, such as treatment-refractory depression, stress disorders, inflammatory diseases, and mood and anxiety issues.