VagusNerve.com publishes general information about the vagus nerve, the research on it, and the techniques and devices people use to support it. It is written to help you understand the subject and have better conversations with the people who look after your health.
Not medical advice
Nothing on this site is medical advice, a diagnosis or a treatment plan. Our articles cannot take account of your history, your medicines or your circumstances. Always talk to a qualified doctor or other licensed healthcare professional before starting, stopping or changing any treatment. Never ignore professional advice, or delay seeking it, because of something you have read here.
If you need help now
If you think you may be having a medical emergency, call your local emergency number straight away: 999 in the UK, 911 in the US or 112 across the EU. If you are struggling with thoughts of harming yourself, you can call Samaritans on 116 123 (UK and Ireland) or the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (US).
Devices and stimulation
Vagus nerve stimulation is not suitable for everyone. If you have a pacemaker or another implanted electronic device, a heart rhythm problem or epilepsy, or if you are pregnant, get medical advice before using any stimulation device. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions and stop if you feel unwell.
Research moves on
Every article shows when it was published and when it was last updated. Research on the vagus nerve changes quickly, so older articles may not reflect the latest evidence. If you spot something that is wrong or out of date, please let us know.
Products and links
Some pages mention, link to or promote products, including devices sold by Vagal. Promoted items are labelled. A mention is not a recommendation that a product is right for you. We are not responsible for the content of other websites we link to.