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Today, anywhere from 25-45M people in the U.S. complain of digestion issues.
The annual medical costs associated with IBS exceed $1B. #hotgirlswithIBS on TikTok has +45M views. (When I first came across the # a few months ago it was 12M.)
“Researchers estimate that gut bacteria are responsible for producing a staggering 90% of serotonin, the neurotransmitter that’s targeted by most antidepressant pharmaceutical therapies. Among IBS patients, depression and anxiety are found at higher rates than in the general population.”
Preach.
IMO: One of the most promising scientific developments of our time is our ability to map our genome and gut microbiome — the gut-brain connection — and ultimately target accordingly to better treat mental illness... and IBS.
I’m not worried about AI taking jobs as much as people beginning to accept 12.5 miles as the answer because of more available support. That’s the scarier scenario.
When do we get to start removing no-liquid signs at security or non-smoking signs on the plane?
Who are those really for?
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