Gut Microbiota and Mood Disorders: How Bottom-Up Techniques Can Improve Mental Health.

Psychiatr Danub

Department of Philosophy, Social and Human Sciences and Education, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy,

Published: September 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • The microbiome, which is the collection of tiny creatures in our bodies, changes as we grow up and based on things like what we eat and how healthy we are.
  • Scientists are looking into how the microbiome can affect our minds, especially in relation to mental illnesses.
  • "Psychobiotics," a new type of friendly bacteria, are being studied as a safe way to help with mental health issues, particularly depression.

Article Abstract

The microbiome is dynamic and changes with early development, environmental factors such as diet and antibiotics, and in response to disease. Recently, its role in psychiatric disorders has gained interest. A new class of probiotics, psychobiotics, has emerged as a non-toxic intervention for psychiatric conditions. The relationship between gut microbial metabolism and mental health is gaining attention, with the gut microbiome playing a role in major depressive disorder. Understanding the microbiota offers new therapeutic opportunities for various medical conditions.

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