Gut and heart signals affect how we see ourselves

Research has discovered that the strength of the connection between our brain and internal organs is linked to how we feel about our appearance. The study has investigated the association between body image and the brain's processing of internal signals that occur unconsciously. It found that adults whose brains are less efficient at detecting these internal messages are more likely to experience body shame and weight preoccupation.

source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210903085908.htm