Can microbiology affect psychiatry? A link between gut microbiota and psychiatric disorders

Palacios-Garcia & Parada (2020) provide their thoughts on the body signals that affect mood and behavior, as well as the possible influences of gut microbiota and its suggested mechanisms. The review discusses the potential therapeutic use of probiotics for regulating behaviors and the evidence behind it. The authors also reveal the areas that remain unknown […]

Requena et al. (2018) discusses the variation in gut microbiota profiles in our society, with the microbial community of urban-industrial guts lower in richness compared with individuals from rural areas. This review highlights the strong influence of dietary components (e.g. fibers, fats, proteins, polyphenols) in altering the gut microbiota communities and modulating the decline in […]