The gut microbiome influences host diet selection behavior

In this cross-sectional study by Liang et al. (2022), the authors looked at the connection between anxiety, depression, and gut microbiota, in a population of 198 older functional constipation (FC) patients (85 men and 113 women > 60 years of age). Study participants completed the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Patient Assessment of Symptoms (PAC-SYM), Generalized […]

Many people suffer from depression, and the available treatments are ineffective for many of them. Recent findings highlight the crucial role of the gut microbiota in the development of depression, presenting promising new directions for therapy. To fully understand these mechanisms and identify effective treatment targets, research involving human subjects is critical. Because direct access […]