Ephi Lu

Microbiome

The terms “micro” and “biome” are derived from Ancient Greek, where “micro” means small and “biome” means life (Berg et al., 2020). The microbiome…

Microbial-derived-neurotransmitter synthesis

Microbial-derived-neurotransmitter synthesis is a process in which gut microbiota and its metabolites stimulate the synthesis and release of neurotransmitters from gut cells.

Microbial Diversity

Microbial diversity measures the variety of species in the gut microbiota. Higher diversity indicates a healthy microbiota because it contains a diverse range of…

Memory Retrieval

Memory retrieval is the process of recalling or bringing stored information back into conscious awareness. It involves accessing previously encoded and stored memories, making…

Mental Health

Mental health is a state of emotional, psychological, and social well-being that influences our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors (Manwell et al., 2015).

Mental Illness

Mental illness is a health problem that impairs a person’s cognition, emotions, and behavior, such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, etc. (Malla et al., 2015).

The Association Between Diet Pattern and Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms

Eating a Small Amount of Nuts Daily May Help Lower Your Depression Risk

Fermented Foods Are Suddenly All the Rage, but What Are They, and What Are Their Benefits?

That Salad Isn’t Just Good for Your Nutrition–It May Help Stave off Depression

The Impact of Oat Consumption on the Gut Microbiota

Do Sugar-Sweetened Carbonated Beverages Increase Depression Risks?