A Narrative Review of Psychobiotics : Probiotics That Influence the Gut–Brain Axis
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2024-04-05
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Mental health disorders and dementia have become a serious public health concern, with a heightened frequency of diagnoses observed in the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Psychobiotics, a novel area of research at the intersection of microbiology and neuroscience, explore the potential of probiotics to influence the nervous system and mental health outcomes. This review explores the intricate mechanisms by which psychobiotics interact with the gut–brain axis, shedding light on their effects on mood, cognition, and the stress response. Through a comprehensive analysis of the current literature and recent advancements, we discuss the therapeutic potential of psychobiotics in various mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, and neurodegenerative diseases like dementia. The findings from this research highlight the promising potential of psychobiotics as innovative interventions in mental health treatment. Further investigation into their mechanisms of action and clinical applications is warranted to fully realize their therapeutic benefits.
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Psychobiotics, Probiotics, Nervous system, gut microbiome, mental health, neurological disorders, 1.6 Biological sciences, 3.1 Basic medicine, 3.3 Health sciences, 1.1. Scientific article indexed in Web of Science and/or Scopus database
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Ķimse, L, Reinis, A, Miķelsone-Jansone, L, Gintere, S & Krūmiņa, A 2024, 'A Narrative Review of Psychobiotics : Probiotics That Influence the Gut–Brain Axis', Medicina (Kaunas), vol. 60, no. 4, 601. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60040601