Lactobacillus Acidophilus exerts neuroprotective effects in mice with traumatic brain injury

While effective traumatic brain injury treatments are currently limited, Rice et al. (2019) believe that gut microbiome manipulation through intake of probiotics may have potential in ameliorating the pathology and symptoms of traumatic brain injury (TBI). The aim of this review was to explore this potential and to describe the role of the gut microbiome […]

While a series of long-lasting neuropathological molecular and biochemical secondary injuries follow primary traumatic brain injury, which may lead to neuronal damage and death, this 2020 review states that lifestyle factors such as diet may contribute to the development of worse outcomes following brain injury. In fact, poor dietary consumption is expected to exacerbate the […]