Influence of tryptophan and serotonin on mood and cognition with a possible role of the gut-brain axis

While it is becoming well established that the gut microbiome has a profound impact on human health and disease, this 2018 review explores how steroids can affect gut microbiota, and how the gut microbiota can influence hormone levels, while also examining human studies on the possible role of gut microbiota in depression and anxiety. Within […]

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 […]