Fight or Flight & Digestion: How Stress Impacts Your Gut
No, the digestive system slows down during fight or flight.
During the fight or flight response, the body diverts blood flow and energy away from non-essential functions, such as digestion, in order to focus on the immediate threat. This can cause the digestive system to slow down or even temporarily stop working.
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