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The gut-brain axis is an increasingly recognised, bi-directional, relationship. Recent research examines the impact of changing the gut microbiome on aspects of mental health. This NED Infobite includes studies on the use of probiotics as a strategy for mental health issues such as anxiety, cognition and depression. Study authors conclude that the microbiome is a promising avenue to explore when considering prevention and management of mental health diseases in the future.
Nutrition Evidence Keywords : Depression ; Anxiety ; Stress ; Cognition ; Probiotics ; Microbiome ; Mental health