Can gut microbes help ease depression and anxiety?
Explore the growing evidence linking gut microbiota to mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. Researchers are uncovering how imbalances in these microbial communities may influence brain function, with early clinical trials, including faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), showing potential for individuals who haven’t responded to conventional treatments. Complementary approaches like probiotics and dietary interventions are also being studied for their role in supporting brain-gut communication.
What makes this research especially compelling is its shift from correlation to causation, with studies demonstrating that microbial changes can directly affect mood and behavior. Scientists are now working to identify which microbial species benefit specific conditions and individuals, using biomarkers and large-scale trials to guide more personalised treatments.
This Nature Outlook: The human microbiome was published with financial support from Yakult. Read the full article here>>
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