A good education can protect your gut

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According to a scientific study conducted by Edith Cowan University (ECU), a better education is genetically linked to several gut disorders. Scientists made this conclusion after analyzing data on more than 766 thousand people.

The team of scientists studied how intestinal disorders (ulcer disease, gastritis-duodenitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulosis, inflammatory bowel disease) are related to the level of education, mental (cognitive) functions.

It turned out that a higher level of education and cognitive abilities reduce the likelihood of developing intestinal disorders.

In addition, the study demonstrated that the intestines can also affect the brain. In gastroesophageal reflux disease, a decrease in cognitive abilities and a number of other characteristics was observed. In particular, intelligence, level of education, educational qualifications.

A high level of education and a high level of cognitive abilities, which protect against intestinal disorders, are characteristic of all diseases, with the exception of inflammatory bowel disease.