Gut-friendly psychobiotics could brighten moods and fight depression

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Apr , 2024

Gut-friendly psychobiotics could brighten moods and fight depression

In a recent review published in the journal Nutrients, researchers investigated the psychobiotic treatment of depression by restoring microbial balance and regulating the microbiome-gut-brain (MGB) axis. Depression is a global health concern that causes pain, lost productivity, higher healthcare expenditures, and a high risk of suicide. Dysbiosis, a disruption in gut microbiome homeostasis, can affect […]

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Jan , 2024

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Sweetener ‘Stevia’ does not alter gut microbiota composition, confirms new study

In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers investigated the impact of 12 weeks of regular consumption of stevia, non-nutritive sweeteners (NNSs), on the human gut microbiota composition, diversity, and community structure in healthy, normal-weight adults. Study: Consumption of the Non-Nutritive Sweetener Stevia for 12 Weeks Does Not Alter the Composition of the Human Gut Microbiota. Image […]