A microbiome-driven approach to combating depression during the COVID-19 pandemic

The microbiota–gut–brain axis (MGBA) is the term for the two-way connection between the human gut microbiota and the brain that has been shown in previous studies. Through processes including neurotransmission/neurotransmitters, immunological modulation, and metabolic pathways, the microbiota–gut–brain axis influences the host’s nervous system development, emotional control, and cognitive abilities. Diet, lifestyle, genetics, and the environment […]

Changes in the gut microbiome have the potential to impact cognitive and psychological functions through the microbiota-gut-brain (MGB) axis. Probiotic supplements are believed to exert predominantly positive effects on mental health when consumed in adequate quantities. However, despite considerable investigation, there remains inconsistency in findings regarding the effects of probiotics on anxiety and depression and […]