Why you should never ignore your gut reaction

That's the advice of scientists who claim our instinctive reactions act as a'red signal' that stops our brain from making mistakes. Our'gut feelings' are part of an elaborate protective system that prompts us to slow down and evaluate a situation, or avoid it completely, scientists said. If you don't make decisions by'going with your gut', you may want to start now. The research, from Florida State University in Tallahassee, advances our understanding of the gut-to-brain circuit - a poorly understood part of the body. 'The neuroscience of gut feelings has come a long way in my lifetime,' said study coauthor and Florida State neuroscientist Dr Linda Rinaman.