Probiotics for the treatment of depressive symptoms: An anti-inflammatory mechanism?
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The CNP Probiotics, Prebiotics and Mental Health Research Category consolidates research exploring the effects of probiotics, prebiotics, psychobiotics, and synbiotics on mental health. To view each original study on the open internet, click “Original.” To view the CNP-written abstract summary, click “CNP Summary.” While only some CNP-written abstract summaries are available below for free, all are available to CNP members through the CNP Library Membership.
Probiotics for the treatment of depressive symptoms: An anti-inflammatory mechanism?
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Gut feeling: Randomized controlled trials of probiotics for the treatment of clinical depression: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Effect of a multistrain probiotic (Lactoflorene ® Plus) on inflammatory parameters and microbiota composition in subjects with stress-related symptoms
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Effects of a psychobiotic supplement on serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels in depressive patients: A post hoc analysis of a randomized clinical trial
Effect of probiotic interventions on depressive symptoms: A narrative review evaluating systematic reviews
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Probiotic food consumption is associated with lower severity and prevalence of depression: A nationwide cross-sectional study
Prebiotics and probiotics for depression and anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials
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Effect of probiotics on depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Clinical and metabolic response to probiotic administration in patients with major depressive disorder: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
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