Interoception: The enteric nervous system enters the chat

Key Points

• Interoception influences how the enteric nervous system affects physiological processes in the body.
• Key evidence reveals that the gut-brain axis plays a significant role in emotional processing and decision-making.
• Assessment of neural pathways involved in interoception highlights the intricate communication between the gut and brain.
• Understanding interoception may enable improved therapeutic approaches for mental health issues related to gut function.