Lactobacillus rhamnosus CNCM I-3690 decreases subjective academic stress in healthy adults: A randomized placebo-controlled trial

Growing interest in the microbiome–gut–brain axis has led researchers to explore how gut bacteria influence emotional well-being. Probiotics have emerged as a promising area for microbiome-based interventions in mental health; however, previous studies have yielded inconsistent results, particularly in healthy individuals. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study by Johnson & Steenbergen (2025) involving 88 healthy […]

The importance of the gut-brain axis and, in particular, how probiotic supplementation may affect neuronal function and behavior through modulation of the gut microbiota have recently garnered increasing attention in the scientific community. This systematic review by Eastwood et al. (2021) aimed to thoroughly analyze the most recent research on the impact of probiotic intervention […]