From probiotics to psychobiotics – the gut-brain axis in psychiatric disorders

This 2019 study assessed the relationship between gut microbiome diversity and sleep-related outcomes. Although studies had previously produced conflicting results while examining sleep deprivation and human gut microbiome, there is growing evidence indicating that the gut microbiome may influence sleep quality. Samples of the gut microbiome were taken, while a neurobehavioral assessment was conducted to […]

While the world is becoming increasingly reliant on highly processed, poor quality foods with links to increased mental disorder risk, Dawson et al. (2016) point out there is evidence that nutrient-rich diet provides protection for mental health, and that the microbiota in the gut is believed to be the key mediator of this relationship. This […]