The impact of gut microbiota disorders on the blood-brain barrier

Acute Stress affects SCFA (Short-chain fatty acids) Understanding how the body responds to acute stress is essential for uncovering how chronic stress develops over time. A single exposure to acute stress can rapidly influence the gut-brain axis, including increased intestinal permeability, although the exact mechanisms underlying this effect remain unclear. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which […]

While there are many factors that contribute to the development of major depressive disorders, this 2021 study focuses on its association with abnormal gut microbiota. Knudsen et al. therefore conducted a systematic literature search to find research articles that were based on gut microbiota studies involving patients with major depressive disorder. Seventeen studies were included, […]