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Targeting the gut microbiome as an effective therapeutic strategy for psychological disorders has shown promise in recent years. Variation in the composition of the microbiota and restoration of a stable microbiome using targeted interventions (psychobiotics) including Bifidobacteria have shown promise in pre-clinical studies, but more human data is required on the potential health benefits of these live microorganisms Bifidobacterium including 1714 has been shown to dampen the effects of acute stress in humans. However, its effects over a period of prolonged stress have not been examined.